Season Review · September 8, 2026
Trougham Rangers: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Season 22 proved to be a challenging campaign for Trougham Rangers in Division 8. Finishing in 9th place out of the league's teams, the club accumulated 8 wins, 2 draws, and 12 losses. Throughout the season, they scored 40 goals but conceded 56, resulting in a goal difference of -16. This season was truly a season of football with its own unique story, filled with ups and downs that tested the resilience and spirit of the squad.
Finished
9th
Points
26
Record
8-2-12
GD
-16
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
9th
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
3-4-3
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Nilson Pires
CF
15 contributions
Top scorer
Nilson Pires
CF
10 goals
Top assists
Jorge Alvez
LCM
8 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 26
- P29
- Scoring
- 40
- P79
- Defence
- 56
- P4
- Clean sheets
- 3
- P25
- Goal difference
- -16
- P25
Campaign Record
8-2-12
Wins
8
36%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
12
55%
Attack · Defence
-16 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 Trougham Rangers in Division 8. Finishing in 9th place out of the league's teams, the club accumulated 8 wins, 2 draws, and 12 losses. Throughout the season, they scored 40 goals but conceded 56, resulting in a goal difference of -16. This season was truly a season of football with its own unique story, filled with ups and downs that tested the resilience and spirit of the squad.
Despite the difficulties faced on the pitch, the team demonstrated moments of resilience and effort. However, inconsistency and defensive vulnerabilities ultimately impacted their league standing. The season's narrative was one of perseverance amid adversity, with the club striving to find stability and rhythm in a competitive division.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 40 goals across the season
- Conceded 56 goals, highlighting defensive challenges
- Achieved 8 wins and 2 draws despite setbacks
- Finished 9th in Division 8, reflecting a tough campaign
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Trougham Rangers faced a season marked by defensive struggles and inconsistency, as reflected in their goal difference of -16 and a final league position of 9th. Addressing defensive solidity and maintaining more consistent performances could help improve future campaigns.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was a period of learning and resilience for Trougham Rangers. While the team managed to secure a respectable number of wins and scored a fair number of goals, defensive frailties and a higher number of losses hindered their progress. The club's strengths lie in their fighting spirit and goal-scoring ability, but to climb higher in the standings, improvements in defensive organization and consistency are essential. This season sets the foundation for growth and future success.