Season Review · September 8, 2026
Waleatford Park: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Waleatford Park's Season 22 was a journey marked by resilience and challenges in equal measure. Finishing 8th in Division 8, the club faced a tough campaign with a total of 7 wins, 3 draws, and 12 losses. The season's fun fact highlights that it was "A season of football with its own unique story," reflecting the unpredictable and memorable moments that unfolded throughout the year. Despite a solid effort, the team struggled to find consistency, ultimately ending the season with a goal difference of -14 and accumulating 24 points.
Finished
8th
Points
24
Record
7-3-12
GD
-14
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
8th
Points
24
Win Rate
32%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
3-4-3-A
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Nilson Pires
CF
11 contributions
Top scorer
Pedro Chagas
AM
9 goals
Top assists
Michel Lemoine
LM
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 24
- P33
- Scoring
- 27
- P33
- Defence
- 41
- P63
- Clean sheets
- 3
- P21
- Goal difference
- -14
- P58
Campaign Record
7-3-12
Wins
7
32%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
12
55%
Attack · Defence
-14 GD
The Filing
Gary's notebook, desk by desk — with the forthcoming newsroom voices framed around the edges.
From Gary's Notebook
Season Overview:
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Gary Nano
Waleatford Park's Season 22 was a journey marked by resilience and challenges in equal measure. Finishing 8th in Division 8, the club faced a tough campaign with a total of 7 wins, 3 draws, and 12 losses. The season's fun fact highlights that it was "A season of football with its own unique story," reflecting the unpredictable and memorable moments that unfolded throughout the year. Despite a solid effort, the team struggled to find consistency, ultimately ending the season with a goal difference of -14 and accumulating 24 points.
This season tested the club's resolve, with the squad battling through setbacks and striving for improvement. While the results did not translate into a top-tier finish, the experiences gained will serve as a foundation for future growth and development.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 27 goals across the season
- Conceded 41 goals, highlighting defensive challenges
- Notable resilience in securing 7 wins despite difficulties
- Maintained a steady number of draws (3) amidst tough competition
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Waleatford Park's season was marked by a need for greater consistency and defensive solidity. With 12 losses and a goal difference of -14, addressing defensive vulnerabilities and enhancing goal-scoring efficiency could significantly improve future campaigns.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Waleatford Park's Season 22 was a chapter of perseverance amid adversity. The team showed determination, but the results reveal room for growth, especially in defense and goal-scoring. Strengths include their ability to secure wins and maintain competitive spirit, while areas for improvement focus on reducing goals against and increasing overall points. With continued effort and strategic adjustments, the club can aim for a more successful season ahead.