Season Review · September 8, 2026
St Padith Rovers: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Season 22 for the St Padith Rovers was a journey marked by resilience and steady performance in Division 8. Finishing in 5th place, the team managed to secure a respectable number of wins and draws, showcasing their ability to compete consistently throughout the campaign. Interestingly, this season was truly a "season of football with its own unique story," as the Rovers navigated the challenges of a competitive league with determination and grit.
Gary's mark
3/5
Season Review
Finished
5th
Points
34
Record
9-7-6
GD
-4
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
5th
Points
34
Win Rate
41%
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
12 contributions
Top scorer
Philippe Robert
RCF
8 goals
Top assists
Pedro Chagas
LM
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 34
- P63
- Scoring
- 28
- P50
- Defence
- 32
- P79
- Clean sheets
- 7
- P75
- Goal difference
- -4
- P63
3/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
9-7-6
Wins
9
41%
Draws
7
32%
Losses
6
27%
Attack · Defence
-4 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 the St Padith Rovers was a journey marked by resilience and steady performance in Division 8. Finishing in 5th place, the team managed to secure a respectable number of wins and draws, showcasing their ability to compete consistently throughout the campaign. Interestingly, this season was truly a "season of football with its own unique story," as the Rovers navigated the challenges of a competitive league with determination and grit.
Despite a slightly negative goal difference of -4, the team demonstrated their fighting spirit, ending the season with 34 points. Their campaign was characterized by balanced results, with nearly as many draws as wins, reflecting a team that was often hard to beat but occasionally lacked the firepower to secure all three points.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Achieved 9 wins across the season
- Secured 7 draws, showing resilience and consistency
- Scored 28 goals, demonstrating attacking intent
- Conceded 32 goals, indicating defensive challenges
- Finished 5th in Division 8, a solid mid-table position
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
The Rovers could benefit from tightening their defensive organization to reduce goals conceded, as well as seeking ways to convert more of their goal-scoring opportunities into wins. Improving efficiency in both attack and defense could help push the team higher up the table in future seasons.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 for the St Padith Rovers was a balanced campaign that saw them finish comfortably mid-table with 9 wins, 7 draws, and 6 losses. While their goal difference and points tally reflect a team that was competitive but not quite able to challenge for higher honours, their resilience and steady performance are commendable. Focused improvements in defensive solidity and goal conversion could elevate their prospects in upcoming seasons.