Season Review · September 8, 2026
Ston Rangers: Top-three finish - A strong Division 8 campaign
In Season 22, Ston Rangers delivered a commendable performance in Division 8, finishing third in the league. This marked a significant achievement for the club, showcasing their consistency and competitive spirit throughout the campaign. A fun fact from this season is their positive goal difference of +5 — more goals scored than conceded — highlighting their balanced approach on both ends of the pitch. The team managed to secure 12 wins, 2 draws, and 8 losses, accumulating a total of 38 points, which underpins their solid league standing.
Finished
3rd
Points
38
Record
12-2-8
GD
+5
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
38
Win Rate
55%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
5-2-3
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Nilson Pires
CF
21 contributions
Top scorer
Nilson Pires
CF
14 goals
Top assists
Seungwoo Jeong
LCM
11 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 38
- P79
- Scoring
- 43
- P79
- Defence
- 38
- P79
- Clean sheets
- 2
- P25
- Goal difference
- +5
- P79
Campaign Record
12-2-8
Wins
12
55%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
8
36%
Attack · Defence
+5 GD
The Filing
Gary's notebook, desk by desk — with the forthcoming newsroom voices framed around the edges.
From Gary's Notebook
Season Overview:
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Gary Nano
In Season 22, Ston Rangers delivered a commendable performance in Division 8, finishing third in the league. This marked a significant achievement for the club, showcasing their consistency and competitive spirit throughout the campaign. A fun fact from this season is their positive goal difference of +5 — more goals scored than conceded — highlighting their balanced approach on both ends of the pitch. The team managed to secure 12 wins, 2 draws, and 8 losses, accumulating a total of 38 points, which underpins their solid league standing.
This season's success was driven by a resilient squad that maintained focus and determination, ultimately finishing just behind the top two teams. Their ability to score goals while keeping the opposition at bay was a key factor in their high league position, setting a strong foundation for future campaigns.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Secured a top-three finish in Division 8
- Achieved a positive goal difference of +5
- Notched 12 wins across the season
- Demonstrated resilience with only 8 losses
- Maintained a consistent points tally of 38
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
While the team performed well overall, there is room to reduce the number of losses to climb higher in the league standings. Enhancing consistency and perhaps tightening defensive lapses could help convert more draws into wins and secure a higher position next season.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Ston Rangers' Season 22 was marked by a strong league finish and a positive goal difference, reflecting a balanced and effective team effort. Their ability to score goals and limit conceding was instrumental in achieving a top-three position. Moving forward, focusing on reducing losses and building on this solid foundation could propel them even higher in the division. Overall, a commendable season with promising prospects for the future.