Season Review · September 8, 2026
Dram Villa: Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Season 22 was a challenging chapter for Dram Villa, marked by a tough struggle at the bottom of the league table. The team managed only 2 wins and suffered 20 losses, reflecting significant difficulties on the pitch. With just 6 goals scored and 81 conceded, the club faced defensive struggles that culminated in a staggering goal difference of -75. This season's record underscores the need for a strategic overhaul and resilience-building to turn fortunes around in the future.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
11th
Points
6
Record
2-0-20
GD
-75
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
Philippe Robert
LW
3 contributions
Top scorer
Philippe Robert
LW
2 goals
Top assists
Philippe Robert
LW
1 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 6
- P13
- Scoring
- 6
- P8
- Defence
- 81
- P13
- Clean sheets
- 1
- P8
- Goal difference
- -75
- P13
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
2-0-20
Wins
2
9%
Draws
0
0%
Losses
20
91%
Attack · Defence
-75 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 was a challenging chapter for Dram Villa, marked by a tough struggle at the bottom of the league table. The team managed only 2 wins and suffered 20 losses, reflecting significant difficulties on the pitch. With just 6 goals scored and 81 conceded, the club faced defensive struggles that culminated in a staggering goal difference of -75. This season's record underscores the need for a strategic overhaul and resilience-building to turn fortunes around in the future.
A fun fact from this campaign is the goal difference of -75, highlighting the defensive struggles throughout the season. Despite the hardships, the experience gained can serve as a foundation for growth and improvement in subsequent seasons.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Only 6 goals scored across the entire season
- Conceded 81 goals, indicating defensive challenges
- Finished in 11th place in Division 6, League 7
- Secured 2 victories despite the overall tough campaign
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
The primary focus should be on strengthening the defense to reduce the number of goals conceded. Improving goal-scoring capabilities and creating more attacking opportunities are also essential to enhance competitiveness and secure more positive results.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was undeniably difficult for Dram Villa, with a record that highlights significant defensive issues and limited offensive output. The team finished 11th with only 2 wins and a goal difference of -75, reflecting a season of struggles. Moving forward, focusing on defensive solidity and attacking efficiency will be crucial to turning this challenging campaign into a foundation for future success.