Season Review · September 8, 2026
Wading Town: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Wading Town's Season 22 was a challenging campaign in Division 8, marked by defensive struggles and a tough fight for points. The team managed only 5 wins, 2 draws, and suffered 15 losses, culminating in a total of just 17 points. Their goal difference of -40 highlights the defensive issues faced throughout the season, making it a difficult year on both ends of the pitch. Interestingly, despite the struggles, the club's resilience was evident as they continued to compete in every fixture, though the results did not favor them in the league standings.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
9th
Points
17
Record
5-2-15
GD
-40
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
17
Win Rate
23%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-2-3-1
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Branko Bartolić
LW
7 contributions
Top scorer
Branko Bartolić
LW
4 goals
Top assists
Branko Bartolić
LW
3 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 17
- P29
- Scoring
- 15
- P17
- Defence
- 55
- P21
- Clean sheets
- 4
- P25
- Goal difference
- -40
- P13
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
5-2-15
Wins
5
23%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
15
68%
Attack · Defence
-40 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
Wading Town's Season 22 was a challenging campaign in Division 8, marked by defensive struggles and a tough fight for points. The team managed only 5 wins, 2 draws, and suffered 15 losses, culminating in a total of just 17 points. Their goal difference of -40 highlights the defensive issues faced throughout the season, making it a difficult year on both ends of the pitch. Interestingly, despite the struggles, the club's resilience was evident as they continued to compete in every fixture, though the results did not favor them in the league standings.
This season's fun fact underscores the defensive difficulties Wading Town encountered, with a goal difference of -40 reflecting the challenges in maintaining defensive solidity. The team’s offensive output was modest, scoring only 15 goals across the season, which further contributed to their position at the lower end of the table. The season was a tough learning experience, emphasizing areas for strategic improvement moving forward.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Managed to secure 5 wins despite difficulties
- Achieved 2 draws in a tough division
- Scored 15 goals throughout the season
- Faced 55 goals against, highlighting defensive issues
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Wading Town's season was marred by defensive vulnerabilities, as evidenced by the goal difference of -40 and the high number of goals conceded. Improving defensive organization and resilience will be key to climbing the table in future campaigns. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring efficiency and securing more wins should be prioritized to enhance overall league standing.
Season Rating:(Poor)
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Wading Town's Season 22 was a difficult journey with notable defensive struggles and limited offensive output. The team showed resilience but lacked consistency and defensive stability, resulting in a poor league position. Strengthening the backline and boosting goal-scoring efforts are essential steps for a more competitive campaign next season. With focused improvements, the club can aim to turn their fortunes around in the upcoming season.