Season Review · September 8, 2026
Tadcoth Town: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Season 22 proved to be a challenging campaign for Tadcoth Town in Division 8. Finishing in 8th place, the team managed to secure 8 wins, 2 draws, and 12 losses. The season was marked by defensive struggles, as reflected in their goal difference of -22, with 30 goals scored and 52 conceded. An interesting fun fact from this season is that the team’s goal difference of -22 highlights the defensive difficulties they faced throughout the campaign, often letting in more goals than they scored.
Finished
8th
Points
26
Record
8-2-12
GD
-22
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
8th
Points
26
Win Rate
36%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
5-2-1-2
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Philippe Robert
RCF
12 contributions
Top scorer
Philippe Robert
RCF
8 goals
Top assists
Seungwoo Jeong
LCM
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 26
- P38
- Scoring
- 30
- P38
- Defence
- 52
- P38
- Clean sheets
- 6
- P67
- Goal difference
- -22
- P38
Campaign Record
8-2-12
Wins
8
36%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
12
55%
Attack · Defence
-22 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 Tadcoth Town in Division 8. Finishing in 8th place, the team managed to secure 8 wins, 2 draws, and 12 losses. The season was marked by defensive struggles, as reflected in their goal difference of -22, with 30 goals scored and 52 conceded. An interesting fun fact from this season is that the team’s goal difference of -22 highlights the defensive difficulties they faced throughout the campaign, often letting in more goals than they scored.
Despite the setbacks, the team showed resilience with a handful of victories and some moments of attacking promise. The season's overall performance indicates room for growth, especially in defensive organization and consistency across matches.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Secured 8 wins across the season
- Total goals scored: 30
- Conceded 52 goals, reflecting defensive challenges
- Achieved 2 draws, demonstrating some resilience in tight matches
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
The team’s primary challenge this season was their defensive record, as evidenced by the -22 goal difference. Improving defensive stability and reducing goals conceded will be crucial for better results in future campaigns. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring efficiency could help turn more draws into wins and secure higher league positions.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Tadcoth Town’s Season 22 was marked by defensive struggles and a final league position that reflects a tough campaign. The team showed some attacking intent but needs to bolster their defensive organization to climb higher in the standings. With focused improvements in defense and consistency, the club can aim for a more competitive season ahead.