Season Review · September 8, 2026
St Islow: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Season 22 proved to be a challenging campaign for St Islow in Division 8. The team struggled to find consistency, managing only 2 wins amidst 6 draws and a disappointing 14 losses. The season's fun fact highlights a significant defensive struggle, with a goal difference of -30, reflecting the difficulties faced at the back throughout the season. Despite their efforts, the team found it hard to contain opponents and convert scoring opportunities, which ultimately impacted their league standing.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
12th
Points
12
Record
2-6-14
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
12th
Points
12
Win Rate
9%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-1-2-1-2
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Nilson Pires
LCF
10 contributions
Top scorer
Nilson Pires
LCF
7 goals
Top assists
Jorge Alvez
LCM
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 12
- P4
- Scoring
- 22
- P13
- Defence
- 52
- P13
- Clean sheets
- 2
- P13
- Goal difference
- -30
- P13
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
2-6-14
Wins
2
9%
Draws
6
27%
Losses
14
64%
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 St Islow in Division 8. The team struggled to find consistency, managing only 2 wins amidst 6 draws and a disappointing 14 losses. The season's fun fact highlights a significant defensive struggle, with a goal difference of -30, reflecting the difficulties faced at the back throughout the season. Despite their efforts, the team found it hard to contain opponents and convert scoring opportunities, which ultimately impacted their league standing.
This difficult season resulted in a final position of 12th, far from the upper echelons of the division. The club's efforts on the pitch were evident, but the results did not favor their ambitions, leading to a season marked by defensive vulnerabilities and limited offensive output.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 22 goals across the season
- Conceded 52 goals, highlighting defensive struggles
- Achieved 6 draws, showing resilience in some matches
- Finished 12th in Division 8
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
The primary area for improvement lies in defensive organization and resilience, as evidenced by the -30 goal difference. Increasing goal-scoring efficiency and reducing goals conceded would be essential steps toward climbing the league table and securing more positive results.
Season Rating:Poor
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was a tough year for St Islow, marked by defensive vulnerabilities and limited offensive success. While the team showed some resilience with draws, the overall record reflects a need for strategic adjustments and defensive solidity. Strengths include the ability to score goals and maintain some competitiveness in matches, but addressing defensive frailties and improving consistency will be crucial for future progress.