Season Review · September 8, 2026
Alsham Town: Top-three finish - A strong Division 8 campaign
Alsham Town's Season 22 was a commendable display of consistency and competitive spirit in Division 8. Finishing in 2nd place, the club demonstrated resilience and determination throughout the campaign. A fun fact from this season is that Alsham Town boasted a positive goal difference of +8, scoring more goals than they conceded, which is often a hallmark of well-balanced teams. This achievement reflects their offensive efforts paired with defensive solidity, contributing significantly to their high league standing.
Finished
2nd
Points
42
Record
13-3-6
GD
+8
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
2nd
Points
42
Win Rate
59%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
3-4-3-A
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Willi Schneider
LF
11 contributions
Top scorer
Willi Schneider
LF
8 goals
Top assists
Pedro Chagas
AM
7 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 42
- P88
- Scoring
- 31
- P29
- Defence
- 23
- P96
- Clean sheets
- 10
- P96
- Goal difference
- +8
- P63
Campaign Record
13-3-6
Wins
13
59%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
6
27%
Attack · Defence
+8 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
Alsham Town's Season 22 was a commendable display of consistency and competitive spirit in Division 8. Finishing in 2nd place, the club demonstrated resilience and determination throughout the campaign. A fun fact from this season is that Alsham Town boasted a positive goal difference of +8, scoring more goals than they conceded, which is often a hallmark of well-balanced teams. This achievement reflects their offensive efforts paired with defensive solidity, contributing significantly to their high league standing.
Throughout the season, Alsham Town showed they could compete at a high level within their division, securing 13 wins, 3 draws, and only 6 losses. Their ability to maintain a steady points tally of 42 was instrumental in their top-tier finish, setting a solid foundation for future ambitions.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
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Gary Nano
- Secured 2nd place in Division 8
- Scored 31 goals across the season
- Conceded just 23 goals, showcasing defensive strength
- Maintained a positive goal difference of +8
- Achieved a strong record of 13 wins
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
While the team performed well overall, there is room to enhance consistency in certain matches to convert more draws into wins and reduce the number of losses. Further sharpening attacking efficiency could also help in increasing goal tally and securing higher points.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Alsham Town delivered a strong Division 8 campaign, finishing just shy of the top spot with a solid points total and a positive goal difference. Their balanced approach, reflected in their goals scored and conceded, was a key factor in their successful season. Moving forward, focusing on converting draws into wins and boosting offensive output could elevate their performance even further. Overall, this season laid a promising foundation for future success.