Season Review · September 8, 2026
Wild Stanley: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Season 22 for Wild Stanley was a journey marked by resilience and challenges. Finishing in 5th place in Division 8, the team accumulated 8 wins, 4 draws, and 10 losses. They scored 31 goals but conceded 45, resulting in a goal difference of -14. This season's story is quite unique—despite the tough results, it was a season of football with its own unique story, full of memorable moments and lessons learned on the pitch.
Finished
5th
Points
28
Record
8-4-10
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
5th
Points
28
Win Rate
36%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
5-2-3
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Nilson Pires
CF
15 contributions
Top scorer
Nilson Pires
CF
11 goals
Top assists
Michel Lemoine
RCM
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 28
- P63
- Scoring
- 31
- P63
- Defence
- 45
- P54
- Clean sheets
- 3
- P8
- Goal difference
- -14
- P63
Campaign Record
8-4-10
Wins
8
36%
Draws
4
18%
Losses
10
45%
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:
Filed by
Gary Nano
Season 22 for Wild Stanley was a journey marked by resilience and challenges. Finishing in 5th place in Division 8, the team accumulated 8 wins, 4 draws, and 10 losses. They scored 31 goals but conceded 45, resulting in a goal difference of -14. This season's story is quite unique—despite the tough results, it was a season of football with its own unique story, full of memorable moments and lessons learned on the pitch.
While the team did not achieve promotion, their efforts demonstrated perseverance and a fighting spirit. The season's narrative was shaped by close matches and a desire to improve, setting the stage for future growth and development.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 31 goals across the season
- Conceded 45 goals, highlighting defensive challenges
- Secured 8 wins and 4 draws despite tough competition
- Finished 5th in Division 8, showcasing competitive spirit
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
The team faced a challenging season with more losses than wins and a negative goal difference. Improving defensive solidity and converting more scoring opportunities could help turn close matches into wins. Focusing on consistency and resilience will be key to climbing higher in the standings next season.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Wild Stanley's Season 22 was a testament to perseverance amid adversity. The team demonstrated fighting spirit and resilience, finishing comfortably mid-table. Strengths include their ability to secure points and compete in a tough division. However, defensive vulnerabilities and goal-scoring efficiency remain areas for growth. With targeted improvements, the club can aim for a stronger showing in the next campaign.