Season Review · September 8, 2026
Ston-St Card: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Season 22 for Ston-St Card in Division 8 was a challenging campaign marked by defensive struggles, as reflected in their goal difference of -21. The team managed to secure 9 wins, 2 draws, and 11 losses, finishing in 7th place. Despite some bright moments, the season was characterized by inconsistency, and the team found it difficult to maintain defensive solidity throughout the year. This season's performance underscores the need for a more resilient backline to turn close matches into wins and improve overall standings.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
7th
Points
29
Record
9-2-11
GD
-21
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
7th
Points
29
Win Rate
41%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
3-4-3-A
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Michel Lemoine
LM
18 contributions
Top scorer
Nilson Pires
CF
9 goals
Top assists
Michel Lemoine
LM
10 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 29
- P46
- Scoring
- 45
- P46
- Defence
- 66
- P17
- Clean sheets
- 2
- P25
- Goal difference
- -21
- P38
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
9-2-11
Wins
9
41%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
11
50%
Attack · Defence
-21 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 Ston-St Card in Division 8 was a challenging campaign marked by defensive struggles, as reflected in their goal difference of -21. The team managed to secure 9 wins, 2 draws, and 11 losses, finishing in 7th place. Despite some bright moments, the season was characterized by inconsistency, and the team found it difficult to maintain defensive solidity throughout the year. This season's performance underscores the need for a more resilient backline to turn close matches into wins and improve overall standings.
A fun fact from this season is the goal difference of -21, highlighting the defensive struggles throughout the season. While the team scored 45 goals, they conceded 66, which ultimately impacted their ability to climb higher in the league table.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 45 goals across the season
- Achieved 2 draws in a competitive league
- Secured 9 wins despite defensive issues
- Finished 7th in Division 8
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
The primary area for improvement lies in defensive organization and resilience. Conceding 66 goals indicates a need to tighten defensive lines and improve overall stability at the back. Additionally, converting more goal-scoring opportunities could help turn some of those losses into wins, boosting points and league position.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 for Ston-St Card was a mixed bag, with notable offensive efforts but significant defensive vulnerabilities. The team demonstrated resilience with 9 wins but struggled to contain opponents, as reflected in their goal difference. Focusing on defensive improvements and maintaining offensive consistency could help elevate their performance in future campaigns. Overall, this season highlights the importance of balancing attack with solid defense to climb the league table.