Season Review · September 8, 2026
Wastland: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Season 22 for Wastland was a journey marked by resilience and challenges, ultimately culminating in a mid-table finish. The club secured 7 wins, 3 draws, and faced 12 defeats, reflecting a season where consistency was hard to find. Interestingly, this season was described as "A season of football with its own unique story," highlighting the unpredictable and distinctive nature of Wastland’s campaign. Despite a tough run, the team showed moments of promise and fought hard in every fixture.
Finished
9th
Points
24
Record
7-3-12
GD
-11
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
24
Win Rate
32%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
3-1-4-2
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Philippe Robert
RCF
15 contributions
Top scorer
Philippe Robert
RCF
11 goals
Top assists
Philippe Robert
RCF
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 24
- P29
- Scoring
- 26
- P8
- Defence
- 37
- P50
- Clean sheets
- 3
- P25
- Goal difference
- -11
- P29
Campaign Record
7-3-12
Wins
7
32%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
12
55%
Attack · Defence
-11 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 Wastland was a journey marked by resilience and challenges, ultimately culminating in a mid-table finish. The club secured 7 wins, 3 draws, and faced 12 defeats, reflecting a season where consistency was hard to find. Interestingly, this season was described as "A season of football with its own unique story," highlighting the unpredictable and distinctive nature of Wastland’s campaign. Despite a tough run, the team showed moments of promise and fought hard in every fixture.
The season's narrative was shaped by a modest goal tally of 26, coupled with a defensive record that conceded 37 goals, resulting in a goal difference of -11. Wastland ended the season with 24 points, placing them in the middle of the division, and setting a foundation to build upon for the future.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Total Goals Scored: 26
- Goals Conceded: 37
- Points Accumulated: 24
- Mid-table finish at 9th place in Division 8
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Wastland's season was characterized by a higher number of losses than wins, with 12 defeats impacting their overall standing. Improving defensive solidity and increasing goal-scoring efficiency could help turn more draws into wins and reduce the goal difference deficit. Focusing on consistency and resilience will be key moving forward.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Wastland's Season 22 was a chapter of perseverance amid adversity. The team demonstrated effort but struggled to find consistent success, finishing 9th with 24 points. Strengths include their fighting spirit and the ability to secure wins, but areas such as defensive stability and goal conversion require attention. With targeted improvements, Wastland can aim for a more competitive campaign in the next season.