Season Review · September 8, 2026
Stam United: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Season 22 proved to be a challenging chapter for Stam United as they navigated the complexities of Division 8. Finishing in 8th place, the club accumulated 8 wins, 3 draws, and 11 losses, reflecting a season marked by inconsistency on the pitch. The team scored 36 goals but conceded 46, resulting in a goal difference of -10. Despite the hurdles, this season was truly a season of football with its own unique story, showcasing moments of resilience and determination amid adversity.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
8th
Points
27
Record
8-3-11
GD
-10
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
8th
Points
27
Win Rate
36%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
3-5-2
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Nilson Pires
LCF
15 contributions
Top scorer
Nilson Pires
LCF
12 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
- 27
- P38
- Scoring
- 36
- P54
- Defence
- 46
- P38
- Clean sheets
- 1
- P13
- Goal difference
- -10
- P54
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
8-3-11
Wins
8
36%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
11
50%
Attack · Defence
-10 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 chapter for Stam United as they navigated the complexities of Division 8. Finishing in 8th place, the club accumulated 8 wins, 3 draws, and 11 losses, reflecting a season marked by inconsistency on the pitch. The team scored 36 goals but conceded 46, resulting in a goal difference of -10. Despite the hurdles, this season was truly a season of football with its own unique story, showcasing moments of resilience and determination amid adversity.
This season's journey highlights the unpredictable nature of lower-division football, where every match offers a new narrative. Stam United's efforts to improve and adapt remain evident, even if the final standings didn't reflect a top-tier performance.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 36 goals across the season
- Secured 8 wins in league play
- Achieved 3 draws, showcasing competitive spirit
- Ended with a goal difference of -10
- Finished 8th in Division 8
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Stam United's season was marred by a higher number of losses than wins, and their goal difference of -10 indicates defensive and offensive struggles. Improving consistency in results and tightening defensive organization could help turn close matches into valuable points.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was a tough but instructive campaign for Stam United. The club demonstrated resilience and fought through a difficult league, finishing in 8th place with 8 wins and 27 points. While the team showed moments of promise, there remains significant room for growth, particularly in defensive solidity and match consistency. Strengthening these areas could pave the way for a more competitive season ahead.