Season Review · September 8, 2026
Whill United: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Season 22 proved to be a challenging chapter for Whill United in Division 8. Finishing in 9th place out of the division's teams, the club struggled to find consistency throughout the campaign. With 6 wins, 3 draws, and 13 losses, the team faced difficulties in maintaining a positive run, ultimately ending the season with 21 points. A notable fun fact about this season is that it was truly a season of football with its own unique story, marked by moments of resilience amid adversity.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
9th
Points
21
Record
6-3-13
GD
-19
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
21
Win Rate
27%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
5-2-3-A
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Julio Cortes
CF
11 contributions
Top scorer
Julio Cortes
CF
6 goals
Top assists
Julio Cortes
CF
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 21
- P29
- Scoring
- 25
- P29
- Defence
- 44
- P54
- Clean sheets
- 5
- P38
- Goal difference
- -19
- P38
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
6-3-13
Wins
6
27%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
13
59%
Attack · Defence
-19 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 chapter for Whill United in Division 8. Finishing in 9th place out of the division's teams, the club struggled to find consistency throughout the campaign. With 6 wins, 3 draws, and 13 losses, the team faced difficulties in maintaining a positive run, ultimately ending the season with 21 points. A notable fun fact about this season is that it was truly a season of football with its own unique story, marked by moments of resilience amid adversity.
Despite the hurdles, the team managed to score 25 goals, while conceding 44, resulting in a goal difference of -19. This season highlighted the need for strategic adjustments and squad improvements to climb higher in the standings in future campaigns.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 25 goals across the season
- Conceded 44 goals, reflecting defensive challenges
- Achieved 6 wins and 3 draws despite tough competition
- Ended the season in 9th place out of the division
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Whill United's season was marred by a high number of losses and a negative goal difference, indicating defensive vulnerabilities and offensive inconsistencies. Improving defensive organization and goal-scoring efficiency will be vital for better results next season.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was a difficult journey for Whill United, marked by a tough league position and a negative goal difference. While the team showed resilience with some wins and draws, there is clear room for growth in both attack and defense. Focusing on strategic improvements and squad strengthening will be essential to turn the tide in upcoming seasons.