Season Review · September 8, 2026
Saltokinck: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Saltokinck's Season 22 in Division 8 was a challenging campaign marked by defensive struggles and a tough fight for points. The team finished in 9th place, with a record of 6 wins, 5 draws, and 11 losses. The season's fun fact reveals a goal difference of -24, highlighting the defensive issues that plagued the team throughout the year. Despite some bright moments, Saltokinck found it difficult to maintain consistency and secure the results needed to climb higher in the standings.
Gary's mark
5/5
Poor
Finished
9th
Points
23
Record
6-5-11
GD
-24
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
9th
Points
23
Win Rate
27%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-2-3-1
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Pedro Chagas
RW
9 contributions
Top scorer
Nilson Pires
CF
7 goals
Top assists
Pedro Chagas
RW
3 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 23
- P29
- Scoring
- 22
- P29
- Defence
- 46
- P21
- Clean sheets
- 6
- P67
- Goal difference
- -24
- P13
5/5
Season mark
Poor
Campaign Record
6-5-11
Wins
6
27%
Draws
5
23%
Losses
11
50%
Attack · Defence
-24 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
Saltokinck's Season 22 in Division 8 was a challenging campaign marked by defensive struggles and a tough fight for points. The team finished in 9th place, with a record of 6 wins, 5 draws, and 11 losses. The season's fun fact reveals a goal difference of -24, highlighting the defensive issues that plagued the team throughout the year. Despite some bright moments, Saltokinck found it difficult to maintain consistency and secure the results needed to climb higher in the standings.
This season was a test of resilience, with the team managing to score 22 goals but conceding 46, reflecting the defensive vulnerabilities that ultimately impacted their overall performance. The points tally of 23 placed them comfortably outside the relegation zone but far from the playoff spots, emphasizing the need for strategic improvements moving forward.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 22 goals across the season
- Achieved 5 draws, showing resilience in some matches
- Secured 6 wins despite difficulties
- Faced significant defensive challenges with a goal difference of -24
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Saltokinck's season was hampered by defensive issues, as evidenced by the -24 goal difference. Improving defensive organization and consistency will be crucial for better results in the next campaign. Additionally, converting more goal-scoring opportunities could help turn draws into wins and bolster the points tally.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Saltokinck's Season 22 was marked by defensive struggles and a below-par league position. While the team showed resilience with some wins and draws, the significant goal difference and overall points tally highlight the need for strategic adjustments, particularly in defense. Strengthening these areas will be key to improving future performances and climbing higher in the division.