Season Review · September 8, 2026
Waltby Stave: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Season 22 proved to be a challenging campaign for Waltby Stave in Division 8. Finishing in 9th place with 26 points, the team experienced a mixed bag of results, securing 6 wins, 8 draws, and 8 losses. The season's fun fact—"A season of football with its own unique story"—aptly captures the unpredictable and often unpredictable nature of their journey this year. Despite some resilience, the team struggled to find consistency, reflected in their goal difference of -9 and conceding 38 goals over the course of the season.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
9th
Points
26
Record
6-8-8
GD
-9
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
26
Win Rate
27%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
3-1-4-2
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Pedro Chagas
LM
8 contributions
Top scorer
Nilson Pires
LCF
6 goals
Top assists
Michel Lemoine
RCM
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 26
- P29
- Scoring
- 29
- P38
- Defence
- 38
- P29
- Clean sheets
- 6
- P58
- Goal difference
- -9
- P29
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
6-8-8
Wins
6
27%
Draws
8
36%
Losses
8
36%
Attack · Defence
-9 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 proved to be a challenging campaign for Waltby Stave in Division 8. Finishing in 9th place with 26 points, the team experienced a mixed bag of results, securing 6 wins, 8 draws, and 8 losses. The season's fun fact—"A season of football with its own unique story"—aptly captures the unpredictable and often unpredictable nature of their journey this year. Despite some resilience, the team struggled to find consistency, reflected in their goal difference of -9 and conceding 38 goals over the course of the season.
This season was marked by hard-fought matches and moments of perseverance, but ultimately, Waltby Stave fell short of the upper echelons of the division. The lack of standout individual performances makes it a season to learn from and build upon for future campaigns.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Goals scored: 29
- Goals conceded: 38
- Total draws: 8
- Total wins: 6
- Finished 9th in Division 8
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Waltby Stave's season was characterized by an almost equal split of wins, draws, and losses, highlighting inconsistency. The team conceded more goals than they scored, which impacted their ability to climb higher in the standings. Focusing on defensive solidity and converting more scoring opportunities could be key areas to address moving forward.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Waltby Stave's Season 22 was a season of resilience amid adversity. The team showed determination but lacked the consistency needed to challenge higher up the division. Strengths include their ability to secure draws and maintain competitive matches, but improvements are needed in goal scoring and defensive stability. With targeted efforts, the club can aim for a more successful campaign in the future.