Season Review · September 8, 2026
Staillach: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Season 22 proved to be a challenging campaign for Staillach in Division 8, finishing in 10th place. The team managed just 3 wins, 7 draws, and 12 losses, accumulating a total of 16 points. The season was marked by defensive struggles, as reflected in the fun fact: a goal difference of -22, highlighting the difficulties in maintaining defensive solidity throughout the season. Despite some offensive efforts, with 27 goals scored, the team often found themselves on the back foot, conceding 49 goals across the campaign.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
10th
Points
16
Record
3-7-12
GD
-22
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
16
Win Rate
14%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-1-4-1
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Nilson Pires
CF
13 contributions
Top scorer
Nilson Pires
CF
8 goals
Top assists
Nilson Pires
CF
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 16
- P21
- Scoring
- 27
- P54
- Defence
- 49
- P13
- Clean sheets
- 2
- P4
- Goal difference
- -22
- P21
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
3-7-12
Wins
3
14%
Draws
7
32%
Losses
12
55%
Attack · Defence
-22 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 Staillach in Division 8, finishing in 10th place. The team managed just 3 wins, 7 draws, and 12 losses, accumulating a total of 16 points. The season was marked by defensive struggles, as reflected in the fun fact: a goal difference of -22, highlighting the difficulties in maintaining defensive solidity throughout the season. Despite some offensive efforts, with 27 goals scored, the team often found themselves on the back foot, conceding 49 goals across the campaign.
This season's performance underscores the need for a more balanced approach to both attack and defense if Staillach hopes to climb the standings in future seasons.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 27 goals across the season
- Secured 7 draws, showing resilience in some matches
- Faced defensive challenges with 49 goals conceded
- Finished 10th in Division 8, reflecting ongoing struggles
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
The primary area for improvement lies in defensive organization and resilience, as indicated by the significant goal difference of -22 and the number of goals conceded. Increasing offensive efficiency and converting more scoring opportunities could also help improve overall results.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was a difficult chapter for Staillach, characterized by defensive vulnerabilities and a modest points tally. While the team showed some resilience with draws, the overall record highlights the need for strategic adjustments to improve defensive stability and goal-scoring consistency. Strengthening these areas will be crucial for a more competitive campaign in the next season.