Season Review · September 8, 2026
Stontort Stanley: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Stontort Stanley's Season 22 was a challenging campaign in Division 8, finishing in 10th place. The team managed only 6 wins, 2 draws, and suffered 14 losses, highlighting the struggles faced throughout the season. The fun fact of the season is their goal difference of -51, which underscores significant defensive issues that hampered their overall performance. Despite some moments of resilience, the team found it difficult to contain opponents and convert scoring opportunities into points.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
10th
Points
20
Record
6-2-14
GD
-51
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
20
Win Rate
27%
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
Philippe Robert
LW
11 contributions
Top scorer
Nilson Pires
CF
8 goals
Top assists
Philippe Robert
LW
10 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 20
- P21
- Scoring
- 29
- P13
- Defence
- 80
- P4
- Clean sheets
- 3
- P21
- Goal difference
- -51
- P13
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
6-2-14
Wins
6
27%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
14
64%
Attack · Defence
-51 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
Stontort Stanley's Season 22 was a challenging campaign in Division 8, finishing in 10th place. The team managed only 6 wins, 2 draws, and suffered 14 losses, highlighting the struggles faced throughout the season. The fun fact of the season is their goal difference of -51, which underscores significant defensive issues that hampered their overall performance. Despite some moments of resilience, the team found it difficult to contain opponents and convert scoring opportunities into points.
This season was marked by a tough defensive record, with the team conceding 80 goals across the league, making it one of the more difficult campaigns in recent memory for Stontort Stanley. While the squad showed some attacking effort with 29 goals scored, it was not enough to offset their defensive shortcomings and inconsistent results.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 29 goals in the league
- Conceded 80 goals, reflecting defensive struggles
- Finished 10th in Division 8
- Managed 6 wins despite difficulties
- Secured 2 draws in a tough season
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Stontort Stanley's season was marred by defensive vulnerabilities and inconsistent results. The team’s goal difference of -51 indicates a need to bolster defensive organization and resilience. Improving defensive stability and reducing goals conceded will be crucial for better league positioning in future campaigns.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Stontort Stanley's Season 22 was a difficult journey marked by defensive struggles and a final position of 10th in Division 8. The team showed some attacking intent but was hampered by conceding too many goals. Strengthening defensive cohesion and maintaining more consistent performances will be essential for climbing the league table next season.