Season Review · September 8, 2026
Lonbury United: Top-three finish - A strong Division 8 campaign
Lonbury United's Season 22 was a commendable effort in Division 8, finishing in a solid 3rd place. The team demonstrated resilience and consistency throughout the campaign, securing 9 wins, 5 draws, and 8 losses. A notable fun fact from this season is their positive goal difference of +2, having scored 28 goals while conceding 26—more goals scored than conceded, which is always a good indicator of balanced team performance. This achievement highlights their ability to compete effectively at this level and suggests potential for further growth.
Gary's mark
3/5
Season Review
Finished
3rd
Points
32
Record
9-5-8
GD
+2
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
3rd
Points
32
Win Rate
41%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-4-2
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Philippe Robert
RCF
11 contributions
Top scorer
Philippe Robert
RCF
9 goals
Top assists
Nilson Pires
LCF
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 32
- P79
- Scoring
- 28
- P33
- Defence
- 26
- P88
- Clean sheets
- 4
- P38
- Goal difference
- +2
- P79
3/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
9-5-8
Wins
9
41%
Draws
5
23%
Losses
8
36%
Attack · Defence
+2 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
Lonbury United's Season 22 was a commendable effort in Division 8, finishing in a solid 3rd place. The team demonstrated resilience and consistency throughout the campaign, securing 9 wins, 5 draws, and 8 losses. A notable fun fact from this season is their positive goal difference of +2, having scored 28 goals while conceding 26—more goals scored than conceded, which is always a good indicator of balanced team performance. This achievement highlights their ability to compete effectively at this level and suggests potential for further growth.
While the season had its ups and downs, the overall performance reflects a team that was competitive in most fixtures and managed to maintain a stable position in the league standings. The journey was marked by a steady accumulation of points, and the team’s efforts culminated in a top-three finish, setting a solid foundation for future campaigns.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
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Gary Nano
- Secured a top-three league finish in Division 8
- Achieved a positive goal difference of +2
- Recorded 5 draws, showcasing resilience in tight matches
- Maintained a consistent points tally of 32
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
With 8 losses and only 9 wins, there is room to convert more draws into wins and reduce defeats to climb higher in the standings. Increasing goal-scoring efficiency and tightening defensive lapses could help push the team into even more competitive positions in future seasons.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Lonbury United's Season 22 was a solid display of competitiveness and resilience, finishing comfortably in the top three of Division 8. Their positive goal difference indicates a balanced team capable of both attacking and defending effectively. To elevate their performance, focusing on converting draws into wins and minimizing losses will be key. Overall, a promising campaign with a stable foundation for future success.