Season Review · September 8, 2026
Weston-Ard: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Season 22 for Weston-Ard was a chapter filled with its own unique story, marked by a mixture of resilience and challenges. Finishing in 7th place in Division 8, the club managed to secure 7 wins, 5 draws, and 10 losses. Throughout the campaign, they scored 27 goals while conceding 37, resulting in a goal difference of -10. This season's narrative was one of perseverance amid adversity, with the team striving to find consistency and stability on the pitch.
Finished
7th
Points
26
Record
7-5-10
GD
-10
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
7th
Points
26
Win Rate
32%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
5-3-2
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Pedro Chagas
RCF
11 contributions
Top scorer
Pedro Chagas
RCF
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
- 26
- P46
- Scoring
- 27
- P54
- Defence
- 37
- P58
- Clean sheets
- 6
- P54
- Goal difference
- -10
- P63
Campaign Record
7-5-10
Wins
7
32%
Draws
5
23%
Losses
10
45%
Attack · Defence
-10 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 Weston-Ard was a chapter filled with its own unique story, marked by a mixture of resilience and challenges. Finishing in 7th place in Division 8, the club managed to secure 7 wins, 5 draws, and 10 losses. Throughout the campaign, they scored 27 goals while conceding 37, resulting in a goal difference of -10. This season's narrative was one of perseverance amid adversity, with the team striving to find consistency and stability on the pitch.
A fun fact about this season is that it truly was "a season of football with its own unique story," reflecting the unpredictable and distinctive journey the club experienced throughout the year.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Total Goals Scored: 27
- Goals Conceded: 37
- Points Accumulated: 26
- Mid-table finish in Division 8
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
With 10 losses and a goal difference of -10, Weston-Ard would benefit from enhancing defensive solidity and consistency in their performances. Improving goal-scoring efficiency and reducing goals conceded could help climb higher in the standings and turn more draws into wins.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 for Weston-Ard was a journey marked by a unique narrative, showcasing moments of effort and resilience. The team demonstrated the capacity to compete and secure points but faced challenges in maintaining consistency and defensive stability. Focusing on defensive organization and goal-scoring opportunities could pave the way for a more competitive campaign next season. Overall, it was a season of learning and growth, with room for significant improvement moving forward.