Season Review · September 8, 2026
Crough Villa: Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Season 22 proved to be a challenging chapter for Crough Villa, as the team struggled to find consistency across the campaign. Finishing in 9th place in Division 6, their record of 5 wins and 17 losses highlights the difficulties faced on the pitch. The club scored 36 goals but conceded a staggering 74, resulting in a goal difference of -38—an indicator of defensive struggles throughout the season. This season's fun fact underscores the defensive issues, which significantly impacted their overall performance and points tally of just 15.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
9th
Points
15
Record
5-0-17
GD
-38
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
15
Win Rate
23%
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
Shota Aoki
RCM
8 contributions
Top scorer
Haruna Nota
LCF
6 goals
Top assists
Terry Martin
LM
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 15
- P29
- Scoring
- 36
- P29
- Defence
- 74
- P25
- Clean sheets
- 2
- P25
- Goal difference
- -38
- P29
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
5-0-17
Wins
5
23%
Draws
0
0%
Losses
17
77%
Attack · Defence
-38 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 Crough Villa, as the team struggled to find consistency across the campaign. Finishing in 9th place in Division 6, their record of 5 wins and 17 losses highlights the difficulties faced on the pitch. The club scored 36 goals but conceded a staggering 74, resulting in a goal difference of -38—an indicator of defensive struggles throughout the season. This season's fun fact underscores the defensive issues, which significantly impacted their overall performance and points tally of just 15.
Despite the setbacks, the season provided valuable lessons for the squad to address weaknesses and build a stronger foundation for the future. The lack of draws suggests a team that faced difficulties in securing points from tight matches, emphasizing the need for tactical adjustments and resilience moving forward.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 36 goals across the season
- Gained valuable experience in a tough division
- Season to learn from and improve
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Crough Villa's season was marked by a high number of losses and a significant goal difference deficit, indicating defensive vulnerabilities and inconsistency in securing points. Addressing defensive organization, reducing goals conceded, and improving match resilience are essential steps for future development.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was a difficult campaign for Crough Villa, characterized by defensive struggles and a lack of consistency. While the team faced significant challenges, the experience gained provides a foundation to build upon. Focusing on defensive solidity and tactical improvements will be crucial for turning the tide in upcoming seasons. The club's resilience and learning mindset will be key to future success.