Season Review · September 8, 2026
Bedley Villa: Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Season 22 proved to be a challenging chapter for Bedley Villa, as the team struggled to find consistency and defensive solidity. Finishing in 8th place in their division, the club amassed only 3 wins, 3 draws, and suffered 16 losses. The season's fun fact highlights a significant defensive issue, with a goal difference of -68, reflecting the team's ongoing struggles at the back. Despite the hardships, the season offers valuable lessons and a foundation to build upon for future campaigns.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
8th
Points
12
Record
3-3-16
GD
-68
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
8th
Points
12
Win Rate
14%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-3-3
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Nilson Pires
CF
4 contributions
Top scorer
Nilson Pires
CF
3 goals
Top assists
Jorge Alvez
CM
3 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 12
- P38
- Scoring
- 10
- P21
- Defence
- 78
- P13
- Clean sheets
- 2
- P17
- Goal difference
- -68
- P13
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
3-3-16
Wins
3
14%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
16
73%
Attack · Defence
-68 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 Bedley Villa, as the team struggled to find consistency and defensive solidity. Finishing in 8th place in their division, the club amassed only 3 wins, 3 draws, and suffered 16 losses. The season's fun fact highlights a significant defensive issue, with a goal difference of -68, reflecting the team's ongoing struggles at the back. Despite the hardships, the season offers valuable lessons and a foundation to build upon for future campaigns.
This season's results underscore the need for strategic adjustments and defensive reinforcement. While the team faced tough opposition and was often outscored, the experience gained can serve as a catalyst for development and growth moving forward.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Limited wins but maintained some competitive spirit with 3 victories
- Total goals scored: 10, showcasing offensive challenges
- Defensive struggles evident with 78 goals conceded
- Gained valuable experience despite tough results
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
The primary focus should be on strengthening the defense to reduce the high number of goals conceded. Improving offensive output and consistency in results would also help climb the league table. Addressing these areas could turn narrow defeats into more positive results and foster a more competitive team environment.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was undeniably difficult for Bedley Villa, marked by defensive struggles and limited success on the pitch. The team’s negative goal difference and low points tally highlight the need for significant improvements. However, the season also provides a crucial learning experience, emphasizing the importance of defensive organization and resilience. With targeted adjustments and a focus on development, Bedley Villa can aim for a more competitive and balanced campaign in the seasons ahead.