Season Review · September 8, 2026
Shilmswoot: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Season 22 proved to be a challenging campaign for Shilmswoot in Division 8. The team struggled to find consistency, managing only 6 wins across the season. Despite a promising start, the side faced difficulties in defense, culminating in a total goals conceded of 40. This defensive frailty was a significant factor in their overall performance, with the team finishing 11th in the league. Interestingly, the fun fact for this season highlights a goal difference of -26, underscoring the defensive struggles throughout the campaign.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
11th
Points
19
Record
6-1-15
GD
-26
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
11th
Points
19
Win Rate
27%
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
Eric Moreau
RCF
6 contributions
Top scorer
Eric Moreau
RCF
5 goals
Top assists
Kyungsoo Chae
RB
2 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 19
- P13
- Scoring
- 14
- P4
- Defence
- 40
- P63
- Clean sheets
- 5
- P42
- Goal difference
- -26
- P21
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
6-1-15
Wins
6
27%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
15
68%
Attack · Defence
-26 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 proved to be a challenging campaign for Shilmswoot in Division 8. The team struggled to find consistency, managing only 6 wins across the season. Despite a promising start, the side faced difficulties in defense, culminating in a total goals conceded of 40. This defensive frailty was a significant factor in their overall performance, with the team finishing 11th in the league. Interestingly, the fun fact for this season highlights a goal difference of -26, underscoring the defensive struggles throughout the campaign.
Throughout the season, Shilmswoot showed resilience but lacked the offensive firepower needed to climb higher in the standings. With only 14 goals scored, the team found it difficult to turn matches in their favor, often falling short against opponents. The season's outcome reflects a tough journey with room for improvement on multiple fronts.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Secured 6 wins
- Achieved 1 draw
- Faced 15 losses
- Maintained a modest points tally of 19
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Shilmswoot's season was marred by defensive issues, as evidenced by the goal difference of -26. The team needs to bolster its defensive organization and resilience to reduce goals conceded. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring capabilities would help convert more matches into wins and improve overall league standing.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was a difficult chapter for Shilmswoot, marked by defensive struggles and a low points tally. The team showed determination but lacked the defensive solidity and offensive potency to challenge higher up the table. Focusing on defensive organization and goal-scoring improvements will be crucial for future progress. The season's overall performance indicates a need for strategic adjustments to climb the division ladder.