Season Review · April 24, 2026
Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Solburne Villa’s Season 17 was undoubtedly a challenging chapter in the club’s history. Competing in Division 6 within League 15, the team faced significant hurdles, finishing in 10th place with only 4 wins, 3 draws, and a staggering 15 losses. The season’s fun fact — a goal difference of -43 — highlights the defensive struggles that plagued the team throughout the campaign. Despite these setbacks, the squad showed resilience and individual moments of promise, setting the stage for future growth.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
10th
Points
15
Record
4-3-15
GD
-43
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
10th
Points
15
Win Rate
18%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-5-1-DM
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Innocent Akpan
CF
12 contributions
Top scorer
Innocent Akpan
CF
7 goals
Top assists
Innocent Akpan
CF
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 15
- P21
- Scoring
- 30
- P29
- Defence
- 73
- P21
- Goal difference
- -43
- P21
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
4-3-15
Wins
4
18%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
15
68%
Attack · Defence
-43 GD
Goal Contributions
Innocent Akpan
CF · 7G · 5A
12
Koji Shimamura
DM · 2G
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
Solburne Villa’s Season 17 was undoubtedly a challenging chapter in the club’s history. Competing in Division 6 within League 15, the team faced significant hurdles, finishing in 10th place with only 4 wins, 3 draws, and a staggering 15 losses. The season’s fun fact — a goal difference of -43 — highlights the defensive struggles that plagued the team throughout the campaign. Despite these setbacks, the squad showed resilience and individual moments of promise, setting the stage for future growth.
This season served as a crucial learning curve for Solburne Villa, revealing areas that require attention and development. While the results were not favorable, the team’s efforts and individual contributions, especially from their top performers, provide a foundation to build upon moving forward.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Top scorer Innocent Akpan netted 7 goals, contributing significantly to the attack
- 🅰 Akpan also led in assists with 5, showcasing his all-around influence
- Defensive efforts from Koji Shimamura and others kept the team competitive in certain matches
- Gained valuable experience and insight into the squad’s strengths and weaknesses
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Defensively, Solburne Villa struggled immensely, as reflected by the -43 goal difference. Improving defensive organization, discipline, and consistency will be critical. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring opportunities and converting chances more effectively could help turn narrow losses into draws or wins. Developing squad depth and tactical flexibility will also be essential to progress in subsequent seasons.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Solburne Villa’s Season 17 was a difficult campaign marked by defensive frailty and a tough league position. The team’s strengths lie in individual talent like Akpan’s offensive contributions and the resilience shown by the squad. However, significant improvements are needed in defensive organization and overall consistency. With focused development and strategic adjustments, the club can aim for a more competitive and balanced performance in future seasons.