Season Review · September 8, 2026
Witwham Wanderers: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Witwham Wanderers' Season 22 was a challenging campaign in Division 8, marked by defensive struggles and a tough fight for consistency. The team managed to secure only 6 wins, but faced difficulties in maintaining stability, resulting in 14 losses over the course of the season. Their goal difference of -37 highlights the defensive issues that hampered their overall performance, with the team conceding 60 goals while scoring just 23. Despite these setbacks, the Wanderers showed resilience in some matches, but ultimately fell short of their objectives.
Finished
9th
Points
20
Record
6-2-14
GD
-37
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
20
Win Rate
27%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-2-2-2-WB
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Philippe Robert
RCF
12 contributions
Top scorer
Nilson Pires
LCF
7 goals
Top assists
Philippe Robert
RCF
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 20
- P33
- Scoring
- 23
- P21
- Defence
- 60
- P4
- Clean sheets
- 4
- P42
- Goal difference
- -37
- P13
Campaign Record
6-2-14
Wins
6
27%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
14
64%
Attack · Defence
-37 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
Witwham Wanderers' Season 22 was a challenging campaign in Division 8, marked by defensive struggles and a tough fight for consistency. The team managed to secure only 6 wins, but faced difficulties in maintaining stability, resulting in 14 losses over the course of the season. Their goal difference of -37 highlights the defensive issues that hampered their overall performance, with the team conceding 60 goals while scoring just 23. Despite these setbacks, the Wanderers showed resilience in some matches, but ultimately fell short of their objectives.
A fun fact about this season is their goal difference of -37, which underscores the defensive struggles throughout the season. This statistic reflects the need for a more solid backline to improve future results and competitiveness in the league.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 23 goals across the season
- Conceded 60 goals, indicating defensive challenges
- Achieved 2 draws, showing some resilience in tight matches
- Finished 9th in Division 8, a mid-to-lower table position
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
The primary area for improvement lies in defensive organization and resilience, as evidenced by the high number of goals conceded and the negative goal difference. Addressing these issues could significantly enhance the team’s ability to compete more effectively in future seasons.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Witwham Wanderers' Season 22 was marked by defensive struggles and a challenging league position. While the team showed some offensive effort, the defensive frailties led to a poor overall record. Strengths include the ability to score goals, but to progress, the club must focus on tightening their defensive structure and reducing goals against. With targeted improvements, future campaigns could see better results and a more competitive standing.