Season Review · September 8, 2026
Bexham Villa: Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Season 22 proved to be a challenging chapter for Bexham Villa, as the club faced significant hurdles in their quest for stability and success. Finishing in 9th place in division 7, the team struggled to find consistency, managing only 6 wins across the campaign. The season was marked by defensive difficulties, culminating in a substantial goal difference of -40, which highlights the defensive struggles throughout the season. Despite the adversity, the team gained valuable experience and insights that can serve as a foundation for future growth.
Gary's mark
5/5
Poor
Finished
9th
Points
20
Record
6-2-14
GD
-40
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
4-1-2-1-2
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Phillip Lewis
RCM
7 contributions
Top scorer
Phillip Lewis
RCM
5 goals
Top assists
Spasoje Šimić
AM
3 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 20
- P33
- Scoring
- 22
- P21
- Defence
- 62
- P29
- Clean sheets
- 4
- P42
- Goal difference
- -40
- P29
5/5
Season mark
Poor
Campaign Record
6-2-14
Wins
6
27%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
14
64%
Attack · Defence
-40 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 Bexham Villa, as the club faced significant hurdles in their quest for stability and success. Finishing in 9th place in division 7, the team struggled to find consistency, managing only 6 wins across the campaign. The season was marked by defensive difficulties, culminating in a substantial goal difference of -40, which highlights the defensive struggles throughout the season. Despite the adversity, the team gained valuable experience and insights that can serve as a foundation for future growth.
A fun fact from this season is the notable goal difference of -40, underscoring the defensive issues that plagued the team. This stark statistic emphasizes the need for defensive reinforcement and tactical adjustments to improve results in upcoming seasons.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- None recorded due to the challenging nature of the season.
- Focus on learning and development for future campaigns.
- Gained valuable experience despite the tough results.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
The primary area for improvement lies in defensive organization and resilience, as evidenced by the goals conceded and goal difference. Addressing these issues will be crucial to turning around results and climbing the league table in future seasons.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Bexham Villa's Season 22 was a difficult campaign characterized by defensive struggles and limited success on the pitch. The team finished in 9th place with only 6 wins and a goal difference of -40, reflecting the challenges faced throughout the season. While the results were disappointing, the season provided essential learning opportunities. Moving forward, strengthening the defense and building a more cohesive unit will be vital for future progress. The club's focus should now be on addressing these issues to foster a more competitive and resilient team in the seasons to come.