Season Review · September 8, 2026
Wiven Athletic: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Wiven Athletic's Season 22 was a challenging campaign in Division 8, marked by defensive struggles and a tough fight for points. The team managed only 3 wins and 2 draws, suffering 17 losses across the season. Their goal difference of -42 highlights the defensive issues faced throughout the campaign, making it difficult to climb the league table. Despite these setbacks, the players showed resilience, but the overall results reflect a season of significant hurdles.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
12th
Points
11
Record
3-2-17
GD
-42
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
12th
Points
11
Win Rate
14%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-4-2
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Nilson Pires
LCF
6 contributions
Top scorer
Nilson Pires
LCF
5 goals
Top assists
Phillip Lewis
LB
2 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 11
- P4
- Scoring
- 15
- P4
- Defence
- 57
- P21
- Clean sheets
- 2
- P17
- Goal difference
- -42
- P8
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
3-2-17
Wins
3
14%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
17
77%
Attack · Defence
-42 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
Wiven Athletic's Season 22 was a challenging campaign in Division 8, marked by defensive struggles and a tough fight for points. The team managed only 3 wins and 2 draws, suffering 17 losses across the season. Their goal difference of -42 highlights the defensive issues faced throughout the campaign, making it difficult to climb the league table. Despite these setbacks, the players showed resilience, but the overall results reflect a season of significant hurdles.
A fun fact from this season is the goal difference of -42, which underscores the defensive struggles throughout the season. Wiven Athletic found it hard to keep the opposition at bay, leading to a high number of goals conceded and a tough road to improvement.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 15 goals across the season
- Conceded 57 goals, highlighting defensive challenges
- Finished 12th in Division 8
- Secured 3 wins and 2 draws despite difficulties
- Suffered 17 losses, reflecting the tough competition
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
The primary focus for Wiven Athletic moving forward should be strengthening the defense to reduce the high number of goals conceded. Improving consistency in results and securing more wins will be crucial to climbing the league table and building confidence within the squad.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Wiven Athletic's Season 22 was marked by defensive struggles and a tough league position. The team showed resilience but needs significant improvements in defensive organization and overall consistency to turn their fortunes around. With focused efforts on defensive solidity and tactical adjustments, future campaigns could see better results.