Season Review · July 28, 2025
Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Bexham Villa's 11th season in Division 7 has been a challenging journey, marked by defensive struggles and a tough battle for consistency. Finishing 11th out of the league's 33 teams, the club amassed just 2 wins, no draws, and suffered 20 losses. The team scored 17 goals but conceded a staggering 102, resulting in a goal difference of -85 — a clear indicator of the defensive issues faced throughout the campaign. Despite the difficulties, there were moments of individual brilliance and team effort, with players stepping up in various roles.
Gary's mark
5/5
Poor
Finished
11th
Points
6
Record
2-0-20
GD
-85
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
11th
Points
6
Win Rate
9%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
5-2-3
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Haruto Imoto
CF
6 contributions
Top scorer
Haruto Imoto
CF
6 goals
Top assists
Marcelo Paixão
RW
2 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 6
- P13
- Scoring
- 17
- P13
- Defence
- 102
- P4
- Goal difference
- -85
- P4
5/5
Season mark
Poor
Campaign Record
2-0-20
Wins
2
9%
Draws
0
0%
Losses
20
91%
Attack · Defence
-85 GD
Goal Contributions
Haruto Imoto
Player · 6G
6
Georges Leduc
Player · 2G · 1A
3
Wilfredo Muñoz
Player · 2G
2
Abubakar Adekunle
Player · 1G
1
Siaka Akoua
Player · 1G · 1A
2
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
Bexham Villa's 11th season in Division 7 has been a challenging journey, marked by defensive struggles and a tough battle for consistency. Finishing 11th out of the league's 33 teams, the club amassed just 2 wins, no draws, and suffered 20 losses. The team scored 17 goals but conceded a staggering 102, resulting in a goal difference of -85 — a clear indicator of the defensive issues faced throughout the campaign. Despite the difficulties, there were moments of individual brilliance and team effort, with players stepping up in various roles.
Interestingly, the season's fun fact highlights the goal difference of -85, emphasizing the defensive struggles that plagued the team. This stark statistic underscores the need for a strategic overhaul on the backline and defensive organization to turn the tide in future seasons.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Haruto Imoto led the scoring with 6 goals, showcasing his offensive contribution.
- Georges Leduc contributed both offensively and defensively with 2 goals and 1 assist.
- Wilfredo Muñoz displayed resilience with 2 goals in 12 appearances.
- Siaka Akoua contributed across the pitch with 1 goal and 1 assist.
- A season to learn from, with valuable experience gained for future improvement.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
The most glaring issue this season has been the defensive frailty, as evidenced by the goal difference of -85. Strengthening the backline, improving defensive organization, and reducing individual errors should be prioritized. Additionally, converting more goal-scoring opportunities could help turn narrow defeats into positive results and boost morale.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Bexham Villa's season has been a tough one, marked by defensive vulnerabilities and limited success on the pitch. The team showed glimpses of individual talent and collective effort, but consistency and defensive solidity are crucial for future progress. With targeted improvements, especially in defensive organization, the club can aim for a more competitive campaign next season. The experience gained this year provides a solid foundation to build upon, and the club's resilience will be key to turning the tide in upcoming seasons.