Season Review · September 8, 2026
Soudstle: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Soudstle's journey through Season 22 in Division 8 was a challenging one, marked by defensive struggles and inconsistent results. The team finished in 9th place out of the league, accumulating just 17 points from 4 wins, 5 draws, and 13 losses. With a total of 22 goals scored and 47 conceded, the club faced significant difficulties at the back, reflected in a goal difference of -25. Interestingly, despite the tough season, the team showed resilience in some matches, but overall, the season was marred by defensive vulnerabilities and a lack of consistency.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
9th
Points
17
Record
4-5-13
GD
-25
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
17
Win Rate
18%
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
9 contributions
Top scorer
Philippe Robert
RCF
6 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
- 17
- P29
- Scoring
- 22
- P29
- Defence
- 47
- P54
- Clean sheets
- 1
- P4
- Goal difference
- -25
- P33
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
4-5-13
Wins
4
18%
Draws
5
23%
Losses
13
59%
Attack · Defence
-25 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
Soudstle's journey through Season 22 in Division 8 was a challenging one, marked by defensive struggles and inconsistent results. The team finished in 9th place out of the league, accumulating just 17 points from 4 wins, 5 draws, and 13 losses. With a total of 22 goals scored and 47 conceded, the club faced significant difficulties at the back, reflected in a goal difference of -25. Interestingly, despite the tough season, the team showed resilience in some matches, but overall, the season was marred by defensive vulnerabilities and a lack of consistency.
The fun fact for this season highlights the defensive struggles: a goal difference of -25. This indicates that Soudstle faced ongoing challenges in maintaining defensive solidity, which ultimately impacted their league standing and overall performance.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 22 goals across the season
- Secured 4 wins despite tough circumstances
- Achieved 5 draws, showing some resilience in matches
- Faced 13 losses, highlighting areas for improvement
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Soudstle's season was hampered by defensive issues, as evidenced by the goal difference of -25. The team needs to focus on strengthening their defensive organization and reducing the number of goals conceded to improve their league position and overall competitiveness.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Soudstle's Season 22 was a difficult campaign characterized by defensive struggles and inconsistent results. While the team managed to secure a handful of wins and some draws, their overall record reflects a need for significant improvement, particularly in defense. Strengths include their ability to score goals and compete in matches, but addressing defensive vulnerabilities will be crucial for future success. The club must focus on tightening their backline and building resilience to climb higher in the division standings.