Season Review · September 8, 2026
Todmough Stanley: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Season 22 proved to be a challenging campaign for Todmough Stanley in Division 8. Finishing in 12th place, the club struggled to find consistency throughout the season. With only 3 wins, 5 draws, and 14 losses, the team faced significant hurdles in securing points and climbing the table. An interesting fun fact from this season is their goal difference of -22, highlighting the defensive struggles that plagued the squad and contributed heavily to their overall performance.
Finished
12th
Points
14
Record
3-5-14
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
12th
Points
14
Win Rate
14%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
3-4-3
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Michel Lemoine
RCM
9 contributions
Top scorer
Willi Schneider
LF
5 goals
Top assists
Michel Lemoine
RCM
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 14
- P4
- Scoring
- 21
- P4
- Defence
- 43
- P21
- Clean sheets
- 2
- P13
- Goal difference
- -22
- P13
Campaign Record
3-5-14
Wins
3
14%
Draws
5
23%
Losses
14
64%
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 Todmough Stanley in Division 8. Finishing in 12th place, the club struggled to find consistency throughout the season. With only 3 wins, 5 draws, and 14 losses, the team faced significant hurdles in securing points and climbing the table. An interesting fun fact from this season is their goal difference of -22, highlighting the defensive struggles that plagued the squad and contributed heavily to their overall performance.
Despite these difficulties, the team managed to score 21 goals, demonstrating some attacking intent, but their defensive frailty saw them concede 43 goals. This imbalance ultimately hindered their ability to compete for higher positions and resulted in a disappointing season overall.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 21 goals across the season
- Conceded 43 goals, reflecting defensive challenges
- Finished 12th in Division 8
- Secured 3 wins and 5 draws despite tough circumstances
- Achieved a goal difference of -22
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
The primary area for improvement lies in defensive organization and consistency, as evidenced by the -22 goal difference and the high number of goals conceded. Addressing these defensive issues could help convert more matches into wins and improve overall standings.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was a difficult chapter for Todmough Stanley, marked by defensive struggles and limited success on the pitch. The team showed some attacking effort but was hampered by defensive lapses, leading to a low points tally and a mid-table finish. Moving forward, focusing on defensive solidity and maintaining attacking intent could help turn the tide in future campaigns.