Season Review · September 8, 2026
Upping: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Upping's journey through Season 22 in Division 8 has been a tale of resilience and steady effort. Finishing in 5th place with 34 points, the team demonstrated a balanced approach with 10 wins, 4 draws, and 8 losses. Despite a challenging goal difference of -12, the squad showed determination in their league campaign. A fun fact about this season is that it was truly a season of football with its own unique story—each match adding a new chapter to Upping's ongoing narrative.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
5th
Points
34
Record
10-4-8
GD
-12
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
5th
Points
34
Win Rate
45%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
5-2-3
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Nilson Pires
CF
14 contributions
Top scorer
Nilson Pires
CF
10 goals
Top assists
Pedro Chagas
RW
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 34
- P63
- Scoring
- 26
- P29
- Defence
- 38
- P79
- Clean sheets
- 6
- P71
- Goal difference
- -12
- P63
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
10-4-8
Wins
10
45%
Draws
4
18%
Losses
8
36%
Attack · Defence
-12 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
Upping's journey through Season 22 in Division 8 has been a tale of resilience and steady effort. Finishing in 5th place with 34 points, the team demonstrated a balanced approach with 10 wins, 4 draws, and 8 losses. Despite a challenging goal difference of -12, the squad showed determination in their league campaign. A fun fact about this season is that it was truly a season of football with its own unique story—each match adding a new chapter to Upping's ongoing narrative.
This season's performance highlights the importance of consistency and fighting spirit, even when results don't always go in your favor. The team’s ability to secure points across a variety of fixtures reflects their commitment and competitive edge in a tough division.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Secured a top-half finish in Division 8
- Scored 26 goals throughout the season
- Maintained competitive efforts despite a negative goal difference
- Achieved 4 draws, showcasing resilience in tight matches
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
With a record of 10 wins, 4 draws, and 8 losses, Upping could aim to convert more of their opportunities into wins and tighten their defensive organization to reduce goals conceded. Improving goal difference and consistency in results could elevate their league standing further.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Upping's Season 22 was a solid campaign marked by perseverance and steady progress. The team demonstrated resilience with a balanced record and a respectable league position. Moving forward, focusing on defensive solidity and goal conversion could help push the team higher up the table. Overall, a season of steady growth with room for further development.