Season Review · September 8, 2026
Uxbridge Albion: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Uxbridge Albion's Season 22 was a challenging campaign in Division 8, finishing in 10th place. The team struggled to find consistency, managing only 3 wins amidst 6 draws and 13 losses. Their goal-scoring record was modest, with 22 goals, while defensively, they faced significant difficulties, conceding 43 goals. The fun fact for this season highlights their defensive struggles, with a goal difference of -21, reflecting the challenges faced at the back throughout the season. This negative goal difference underscores the need for defensive solidity if the club aims to improve in future campaigns.
Finished
10th
Points
15
Record
3-6-13
GD
-21
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
10th
Points
15
Win Rate
14%
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
Nilson Pires
LCF
12 contributions
Top scorer
Nilson Pires
LCF
6 goals
Top assists
Nilson Pires
LCF
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 15
- P21
- Scoring
- 22
- P38
- Defence
- 43
- P38
- Clean sheets
- 3
- P21
- Goal difference
- -21
- P46
Campaign Record
3-6-13
Wins
3
14%
Draws
6
27%
Losses
13
59%
Attack · Defence
-21 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
Uxbridge Albion's Season 22 was a challenging campaign in Division 8, finishing in 10th place. The team struggled to find consistency, managing only 3 wins amidst 6 draws and 13 losses. Their goal-scoring record was modest, with 22 goals, while defensively, they faced significant difficulties, conceding 43 goals. The fun fact for this season highlights their defensive struggles, with a goal difference of -21, reflecting the challenges faced at the back throughout the season. This negative goal difference underscores the need for defensive solidity if the club aims to improve in future campaigns.
Despite the tough season, there were moments of resilience, but overall, the team found it difficult to turn draws into wins or secure enough victories to climb the table. With only 15 points accumulated, Uxbridge Albion will be looking to address their defensive frailties and build a more balanced team moving forward.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Finished 10th in Division 8
- Scored 22 goals across the season
- Conceded 43 goals, highlighting defensive issues
- Achieved 6 draws, showing some resilience despite struggles
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
The primary area for improvement is clearly the defensive line, as evidenced by the significant goal difference of -21. Increasing goal-scoring opportunities and converting draws into wins could also help improve league standing. Addressing these issues will be crucial for climbing higher in the division next season.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Uxbridge Albion's Season 22 was marked by defensive struggles and limited success on the pitch. The team showed resilience in some matches but ultimately finished with a low points tally and a negative goal difference. Strengthening the defense and improving offensive efficiency should be the focus moving forward to turn their fortunes around in Division 8.