Season Review · September 8, 2026
Ston Stanley: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Season 22 proved to be a challenging campaign for Ston Stanley in Division 8. Finishing in 10th place, the team struggled to find consistency throughout the season. With only 5 wins, 7 draws, and 10 losses, the club amassed a total of 22 points. The season's fun fact highlights a significant defensive struggle, as evidenced by a goal difference of -24, indicating difficulty in maintaining defensive solidity and preventing goals against. Despite efforts to find the net, the team scored just 24 goals, reflecting offensive limitations as well.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
10th
Points
22
Record
5-7-10
GD
-24
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
22
Win Rate
23%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-2-3-1
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Nilson Pires
CF
10 contributions
Top scorer
Nilson Pires
CF
8 goals
Top assists
Philippe Robert
AM
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 22
- P21
- Scoring
- 24
- P38
- Defence
- 48
- P4
- Clean sheets
- 4
- P17
- Goal difference
- -24
- P13
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
5-7-10
Wins
5
23%
Draws
7
32%
Losses
10
45%
Attack · Defence
-24 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 Ston Stanley in Division 8. Finishing in 10th place, the team struggled to find consistency throughout the season. With only 5 wins, 7 draws, and 10 losses, the club amassed a total of 22 points. The season's fun fact highlights a significant defensive struggle, as evidenced by a goal difference of -24, indicating difficulty in maintaining defensive solidity and preventing goals against. Despite efforts to find the net, the team scored just 24 goals, reflecting offensive limitations as well.
This season's results underscore the need for a strategic overhaul to improve defensive organization and goal-scoring efficiency. The club's performance was marked by a series of setbacks, but it also provides a foundation to build upon for future campaigns.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 24 goals across the season
- Conceded 48 goals, highlighting defensive challenges
- Achieved 7 draws, showing resilience in some matches
- Finished 10th in Division 8, avoiding relegation but facing tough competition
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
The primary focus should be on strengthening the defense to reduce the number of goals conceded, as reflected by the -24 goal difference. Improving offensive output and converting more scoring opportunities could also help climb the league table and secure more points.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was a tough year for Ston Stanley, marked by defensive struggles and limited offensive success. While the team showed resilience in some matches, the overall record highlights significant areas for improvement, especially in defensive organization and goal-scoring. With targeted adjustments, the club can aim for better results in the next season.