Season Review · September 8, 2026
Rugham Park: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Season 22 for Rugham Park was a journey marked by resilience and a fair share of ups and downs. Finishing in 6th place in Division 8, the club managed to secure a respectable mid-table position amidst a competitive league. This season was truly a season of football with its own unique story, as the team navigated the challenges of balancing attack and defense, ending with a goal difference of -4. The season’s narrative was shaped by moments of determination, with the squad scoring 35 goals while conceding 39, reflecting a team that fought hard in every match.
Gary's mark
3/5
Season Review
Finished
6th
Points
31
Record
9-4-9
GD
-4
Gary "Nano" Pettit-Thompson IV
Lead Football Journalist
The Match & Season Desk
Data-first, narrative-second. If it happened on the pitch, Gary filed it.
A Columns Desk filing — visual season centre first, then the full notebook.
Season Centre
The campaign in pictures — before the filing.
Position
6th
Points
31
Win Rate
41%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-3-3-H
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Derek Stewart
LW
15 contributions
Top scorer
Derek Stewart
LW
9 goals
Top assists
Derek Stewart
LW
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 31
- P54
- Scoring
- 35
- P58
- Defence
- 39
- P38
- Clean sheets
- 4
- P46
- Goal difference
- -4
- P63
3/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
9-4-9
Wins
9
41%
Draws
4
18%
Losses
9
41%
Attack · Defence
-4 GD
The Filing
Gary's notebook, desk by desk — with the forthcoming newsroom voices framed around the edges.
From Gary's Notebook
Season Overview:
Filed by
Gary Nano
Season 22 for Rugham Park was a journey marked by resilience and a fair share of ups and downs. Finishing in 6th place in Division 8, the club managed to secure a respectable mid-table position amidst a competitive league. This season was truly a season of football with its own unique story, as the team navigated the challenges of balancing attack and defense, ending with a goal difference of -4. The season’s narrative was shaped by moments of determination, with the squad scoring 35 goals while conceding 39, reflecting a team that fought hard in every match.
Despite not pushing for promotion, Rugham Park demonstrated consistency with 9 wins, 4 draws, and 9 losses. The season’s highlights included battling through tough fixtures and maintaining a steady points tally of 31, which kept them comfortably in the upper half of the table. The season’s story was one of perseverance, with every game adding a new chapter to their ongoing journey in Division 8.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 35 goals across the season
- Conceded 39 goals, showcasing resilience in defense
- Achieved 4 draws, reflecting competitive spirit
- Secured a solid 6th place finish in the league
- Maintained a balanced record with 9 wins and 9 losses
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Rugham Park’s season was balanced but could benefit from tightening defensive organization to reduce goals against and converting more scoring opportunities to improve goal difference. Enhancing consistency in results and aiming for a higher points tally could push the team further up the table in future campaigns.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Rugham Park’s Season 22 was a commendable effort characterized by steady performance and resilience. The team showed they could compete in Division 8, finishing comfortably mid-table. Moving forward, focusing on defensive solidity and goal conversion could elevate their standing. With continued effort, the club has the potential to climb higher in the league hierarchy.