Season Review · September 8, 2026
South Albion: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Season 22 proved to be a challenging campaign for South Albion in Division 8. Finishing in 10th place out of the league's teams, the club struggled to find consistency throughout the season. With only 4 wins and 6 draws from 22 matches, the team faced difficulties in securing points regularly. The season's fun fact highlights a significant defensive issue, as South Albion conceded 46 goals, resulting in a goal difference of -30—an indicator of defensive struggles that hampered their overall performance.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
10th
Points
18
Record
4-6-12
GD
-30
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
10th
Points
18
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
8 contributions
Top scorer
Nilson Pires
LCF
5 goals
Top assists
Philippe Robert
RCF
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 18
- P17
- Scoring
- 16
- P21
- Defence
- 46
- P25
- Clean sheets
- 7
- P71
- Goal difference
- -30
- P29
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
4-6-12
Wins
4
18%
Draws
6
27%
Losses
12
55%
Attack · Defence
-30 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 South Albion in Division 8. Finishing in 10th place out of the league's teams, the club struggled to find consistency throughout the season. With only 4 wins and 6 draws from 22 matches, the team faced difficulties in securing points regularly. The season's fun fact highlights a significant defensive issue, as South Albion conceded 46 goals, resulting in a goal difference of -30—an indicator of defensive struggles that hampered their overall performance.
Despite the tough season, the club showed resilience in some matches, but the overall results reflect a need for improvement across both defensive and offensive areas. The season's outcome underscores the importance of addressing defensive vulnerabilities to climb higher in the standings.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Secured 4 wins across the season
- Achieved 6 draws, showing some resilience
- Scored 16 goals, demonstrating offensive efforts
- Conceded 46 goals, highlighting defensive challenges
- Finished 10th in the league, mid-table position
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
South Albion's season was marred by defensive struggles, as evidenced by the -30 goal difference. Improving defensive organization and reducing goals conceded will be crucial for better results in future campaigns. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring output and securing more wins could help climb the league table.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was a difficult chapter for South Albion, marked by defensive vulnerabilities and inconsistent results. While the team showed some resilience with draws and a modest goal tally, the overall performance was hindered by defensive lapses and a lack of offensive firepower. Strengthening the backline and boosting goal-scoring efforts will be essential for a more competitive showing next season.