Season Review · September 8, 2026
Rugham Town: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Season 22 for Rugham Town was a journey marked by resilience and the pursuit of progress. Finishing in 5th place in Division 8, the club demonstrated competitive spirit throughout the campaign. The season was a unique story in itself, as Rugham Town navigated the challenges of a tough division, securing 9 wins, 2 draws, and 11 losses. The fun fact of the season is that it was truly a season of football with its own unique story, highlighting the unpredictable and exciting nature of the league.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
5th
Points
29
Record
9-2-11
GD
-7
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
5th
Points
29
Win Rate
41%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-4-2
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Philippe Robert
RCF
12 contributions
Top scorer
Philippe Robert
RCF
11 goals
Top assists
Pedro Chagas
LM
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 29
- P63
- Scoring
- 29
- P46
- Defence
- 36
- P58
- Clean sheets
- 5
- P58
- Goal difference
- -7
- P58
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
9-2-11
Wins
9
41%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
11
50%
Attack · Defence
-7 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 Town was a journey marked by resilience and the pursuit of progress. Finishing in 5th place in Division 8, the club demonstrated competitive spirit throughout the campaign. The season was a unique story in itself, as Rugham Town navigated the challenges of a tough division, securing 9 wins, 2 draws, and 11 losses. The fun fact of the season is that it was truly a season of football with its own unique story, highlighting the unpredictable and exciting nature of the league.
Despite a modest goal tally of 29 goals and conceding 36, the team showed determination in their performances. The season's narrative was one of steady effort, with moments of brilliance and areas to refine. The club's journey this season reflects a chapter of growth and ongoing ambition within the league.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Secured 9 wins across the season
- Achieved 2 draws, showcasing resilience
- Scored a total of 29 goals
- Conceded 36 goals, indicating room for defensive improvement
- Finished 5th in Division 8, a solid mid-table position
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Rugham Town's season reflected a balanced but imperfect campaign. With 11 losses and a goal difference of -7, the team could benefit from tightening defensive organization and converting more attacking opportunities into goals. Improving consistency in both attack and defense could elevate their league standing further in future seasons.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Rugham Town’s Season 22 was a chapter of perseverance and steady effort. The team showed they can compete and hold their own in Division 8, finishing comfortably in 5th place. Strengths include their ability to secure wins and maintain a competitive edge, while areas for improvement lie in defensive resilience and goal conversion. With continued development, Rugham Town can aim higher in the next campaign.