Season Review · September 8, 2026
Stannorpe: Top-three finish - A strong Division 8 campaign
In Season 22, Stannorpe delivered a commendable performance in Division 8, finishing in third place and showcasing consistency and resilience throughout the campaign. The club’s impressive goal difference of +42 across 22 league matches highlights their offensive potency and defensive solidity. This remarkable statistic underscores their ability to both score freely and limit opposition opportunities, making them a formidable side in the division.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
3rd
Points
48
Record
15-3-4
GD
+42
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
3rd
Points
48
Win Rate
68%
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-WB
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Arno Jonker
AM
21 contributions
Top scorer
Arno Jonker
AM
12 goals
Top assists
Phillip Lewis
RCM
10 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 48
- P79
- Scoring
- 62
- P79
- Defence
- 20
- P88
- Clean sheets
- 10
- P96
- Goal difference
- +42
- P88
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
15-3-4
Wins
15
68%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
4
18%
Attack · Defence
+42 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
In Season 22, Stannorpe delivered a commendable performance in Division 8, finishing in third place and showcasing consistency and resilience throughout the campaign. The club’s impressive goal difference of +42 across 22 league matches highlights their offensive potency and defensive solidity. This remarkable statistic underscores their ability to both score freely and limit opposition opportunities, making them a formidable side in the division.
This season’s success is further reflected in their solid points tally of 48, with only four defeats marking a relatively stable campaign. The team’s ability to secure 15 wins and 3 draws demonstrates their competitive edge and determination to finish high in the standings. Their top-three finish confirms their status as one of the division’s strongest sides this season.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Secured a top-three league finish in Division 8
- Scored 62 goals, showcasing attacking strength
- Conceded only 20 goals, reflecting defensive resilience
- Achieved a goal difference of +42 across 22 matches
- Consistent performance with 15 wins and only 4 losses
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While Stannorpe’s season was highly successful, there is always room for growth. Focusing on converting more scoring opportunities could push their goal tally even higher, while maintaining defensive discipline will be crucial to sustain their strong goal difference. Slight improvements in consistency could help secure an even higher league position next season.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Stannorpe’s Season 22 was marked by a strong league finish, a remarkable goal difference, and a competitive edge that saw them finish in third place. Their attacking prowess and defensive solidity were key strengths, making them a standout team in Division 8. Moving forward, fine-tuning their attacking efficiency and maintaining defensive discipline will be vital to climbing higher in the standings. Overall, a very successful campaign that sets a solid foundation for future challenges.