Season Review · September 8, 2026
Uttling Stanley: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Season 22 for Uttling Stanley was a chapter filled with its own unique stories, as the club navigated the challenges of Division 8. Finishing in 6th place, the team showed resilience and determination, even if the results didn't always go their way. The fun fact for this season is that it was truly a season of football with its own unique story, marked by moments of perseverance and team spirit. Despite a tough run, the club managed to secure a respectable mid-table position, demonstrating a solid foundation to build upon for the future.
Finished
6th
Points
26
Record
8-2-12
GD
-10
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
6th
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
5-2-3-A
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Philippe Robert
CF
12 contributions
Top scorer
Philippe Robert
CF
8 goals
Top assists
Nilson Pires
LF
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 26
- P50
- Scoring
- 32
- P54
- Defence
- 42
- P54
- Clean sheets
- 6
- P75
- Goal difference
- -10
- P58
Campaign Record
8-2-12
Wins
8
36%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
12
55%
Attack · Defence
-10 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 for Uttling Stanley was a chapter filled with its own unique stories, as the club navigated the challenges of Division 8. Finishing in 6th place, the team showed resilience and determination, even if the results didn't always go their way. The fun fact for this season is that it was truly a season of football with its own unique story, marked by moments of perseverance and team spirit. Despite a tough run, the club managed to secure a respectable mid-table position, demonstrating a solid foundation to build upon for the future.
This season was characterized by a mix of hard-fought battles and learning experiences. The team scored 32 goals but conceded 42, resulting in a goal difference of -10. With 8 wins, 2 draws, and 12 losses, Uttling Stanley faced stiff competition but maintained a consistent effort throughout the campaign.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Secured a top-half finish in Division 8
- Scored 32 goals across the season
- Showed resilience with 8 wins despite setbacks
- Maintained competitive spirit in a challenging league
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Uttling Stanley's season was marked by a negative goal difference and more losses than wins, highlighting the need for greater consistency and defensive solidity. Improving goal-scoring efficiency and reducing goals conceded could significantly enhance their league standing in future campaigns.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Uttling Stanley's Season 22 was a journey of resilience and learning in Division 8. The team demonstrated grit and determination, finishing comfortably in the mid-table. While the season revealed areas for improvement, particularly in defense and goal conversion, the foundation is there for growth. Strengths include their competitive spirit and ability to secure wins, but addressing defensive vulnerabilities and consistency will be key to climbing higher in the league standings.