Season Review · September 8, 2026
Shippleve United: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Shippleve United's Season 22 was a chapter marked by resilience and the pursuit of progress. Finishing in 7th place in Division 8, the club accumulated 24 points from 6 wins, 6 draws, and 10 losses. The season's fun fact — "A season of football with its own unique story" — perfectly encapsulates the journey, which saw the team battling through ups and downs, striving to carve out their identity in the league. Despite a challenging campaign, the club demonstrated determination, even if the results didn't always reflect their efforts on the pitch.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
7th
Points
24
Record
6-6-10
GD
-9
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
7th
Points
24
Win Rate
27%
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
Branko Bartolić
LW
13 contributions
Top scorer
Branko Bartolić
LW
6 goals
Top assists
Branko Bartolić
LW
7 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 24
- P38
- Scoring
- 33
- P54
- Defence
- 42
- P38
- Clean sheets
- 5
- P42
- Goal difference
- -9
- P46
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
6-6-10
Wins
6
27%
Draws
6
27%
Losses
10
45%
Attack · Defence
-9 GD
The Filing
Gary's notebook, desk by desk — with the forthcoming newsroom voices framed around the edges.
From Gary's Notebook
Season Overview:
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Gary Nano
Shippleve United's Season 22 was a chapter marked by resilience and the pursuit of progress. Finishing in 7th place in Division 8, the club accumulated 24 points from 6 wins, 6 draws, and 10 losses. The season's fun fact — "A season of football with its own unique story" — perfectly encapsulates the journey, which saw the team battling through ups and downs, striving to carve out their identity in the league. Despite a challenging campaign, the club demonstrated determination, even if the results didn't always reflect their efforts on the pitch.
Throughout the season, Shippleve United scored 33 goals but conceded 42, resulting in a goal difference of -9. This indicates a team that fought hard but faced difficulties in maintaining defensive solidity. The season was a testament to perseverance, with moments of promise amid the overall struggles.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 33 goals across the season
- Achieved 6 draws, showcasing resilience in tight matches
- Faced 10 losses, reflecting room for defensive improvement
- Maintained competitive spirit despite challenges
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
The team’s overall record of 6 wins, 6 draws, and 10 losses highlights a need to bolster defensive stability and convert more scoring opportunities into wins. Reducing goals conceded and improving consistency could significantly impact future campaigns.
Season Rating:(Poor)
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Shippleve United's Season 22 was a challenging yet instructive chapter. The club showed grit and determination, finishing in 7th place with 24 points. While the season's results reflect areas for growth, the resilience displayed offers a foundation to build upon. Strengths include their fighting spirit and goal-scoring efforts, but improvements in defense and match consistency are essential for climbing higher in the standings.