Season Review · September 8, 2026
Soughle Town: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Season 22 proved to be a challenging campaign for Soughle Town in Division 8, finishing in 12th place. The team struggled to find consistency, managing only 2 wins across the season, while suffering 16 defeats. Their offensive output was modest, scoring 20 goals, but their defensive frailties were glaring, conceding 62 goals. This resulted in a goal difference of -42, highlighting the defensive struggles throughout the season. Interestingly, the fun fact of this season is the goal difference of -42, which underscores the defensive issues that plagued the team from start to finish.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
12th
Points
10
Record
2-4-16
GD
-42
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
12th
Points
10
Win Rate
9%
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
Branko Bartolić
LW
10 contributions
Top scorer
Branko Bartolić
LW
4 goals
Top assists
Branko Bartolić
LW
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 10
- P4
- Scoring
- 20
- P4
- Defence
- 62
- P4
- Clean sheets
- 1
- P4
- Goal difference
- -42
- P4
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
2-4-16
Wins
2
9%
Draws
4
18%
Losses
16
73%
Attack · Defence
-42 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 Soughle Town in Division 8, finishing in 12th place. The team struggled to find consistency, managing only 2 wins across the season, while suffering 16 defeats. Their offensive output was modest, scoring 20 goals, but their defensive frailties were glaring, conceding 62 goals. This resulted in a goal difference of -42, highlighting the defensive struggles throughout the season. Interestingly, the fun fact of this season is the goal difference of -42, which underscores the defensive issues that plagued the team from start to finish.
Despite the difficulties, the season provided valuable lessons and a clear picture of areas needing improvement. The club accumulated just 10 points, reflecting the tough nature of their campaign and the need for strategic adjustments moving forward.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 20 goals in the season
- Conceded 62 goals, indicating defensive challenges
- Finished 12th in Division 8
- Achieved 4 draws, showing some resilience amidst tough results
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
The primary focus should be on defensive organization and resilience, given the high number of goals conceded. Improving defensive stability and reducing the goal difference would significantly impact the team’s ability to secure more points and climb the league table.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was a difficult chapter for Soughle Town, marked by defensive struggles and limited success on the pitch. The team’s strengths lie in their resilience to some extent, but their major area for improvement remains their defensive solidity. With better organization at the back and a focus on reducing goals conceded, the club can aim for a more competitive season ahead.