Season Review · September 8, 2026
St Dund Stanley: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Season 22 for St Dund Stanley was a journey marked by resilience and the pursuit of progress. Finishing in 7th place in Division 8, the team accumulated 30 points from 9 wins, 3 draws, and 10 losses. The season's fun fact is that it was truly a season of football with its own unique story, filled with moments of challenge and determination that defined the club's ongoing narrative in the league. Despite a negative goal difference of -8, the team showed fighting spirit and the desire to improve with each match.
Gary's mark
3/5
Season Review
Finished
7th
Points
30
Record
9-3-10
GD
-8
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
30
Win Rate
41%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-3-3-D
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Jorge Alvez
CF
16 contributions
Top scorer
Jorge Alvez
CF
9 goals
Top assists
Philippe Robert
LW
9 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 30
- P46
- Scoring
- 35
- P58
- Defence
- 43
- P29
- Clean sheets
- 3
- P25
- Goal difference
- -8
- P38
3/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
9-3-10
Wins
9
41%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
10
45%
Attack · Defence
-8 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 for St Dund Stanley was a journey marked by resilience and the pursuit of progress. Finishing in 7th place in Division 8, the team accumulated 30 points from 9 wins, 3 draws, and 10 losses. The season's fun fact is that it was truly a season of football with its own unique story, filled with moments of challenge and determination that defined the club's ongoing narrative in the league. Despite a negative goal difference of -8, the team showed fighting spirit and the desire to improve with each match.
This season offered a mix of highs and lows, with the squad scoring 35 goals while conceding 43. The balance of these results reflects a team that was competitive but faced difficulties in maintaining consistency throughout the campaign. The experience gained during this season will undoubtedly serve as a foundation for future growth and success.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 35 goals across the season
- Conceded 43 goals, highlighting defensive challenges
- Achieved 9 wins, demonstrating resilience and fighting spirit
- Secured 3 draws, showing moments of resilience under pressure
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
With 10 losses and a goal difference of -8, the team could focus on strengthening defensive organization and consistency in results. Improving goal-scoring efficiency and reducing goals conceded would be key areas to target in the next season.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 for St Dund Stanley was a chapter of steady effort and resilience. The team demonstrated fighting spirit with 9 wins and a handful of draws, but also faced challenges with defensive lapses and a negative goal difference. Strengthening defensive solidity and maintaining consistency will be crucial for climbing higher in the division. Overall, it was an average season that provided valuable lessons and a platform for future improvement.