Season Review · September 8, 2026
Houth Villa: Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Season 22 proved to be a challenging chapter for Houth Villa, as they navigated the complexities of their division with limited success. Finishing in 9th place in division 7, the club struggled to find consistency, managing only 3 wins across the campaign. The season was marked by defensive vulnerabilities, culminating in a staggering goal difference of -49 — a clear indicator of defensive struggles throughout the season. Despite some efforts to compete, the team found it difficult to contain opponents, as reflected in the 62 goals conceded.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
9th
Points
13
Record
3-4-15
GD
-49
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
13
Win Rate
14%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
5-4-1-D
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Allan Carroll
CF
9 contributions
Top scorer
Allan Carroll
CF
7 goals
Top assists
Michel Lemoine
AM
3 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 13
- P29
- Scoring
- 13
- P4
- Defence
- 62
- P21
- Clean sheets
- 4
- P33
- Goal difference
- -49
- P13
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
3-4-15
Wins
3
14%
Draws
4
18%
Losses
15
68%
Attack · Defence
-49 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 Houth Villa, as they navigated the complexities of their division with limited success. Finishing in 9th place in division 7, the club struggled to find consistency, managing only 3 wins across the campaign. The season was marked by defensive vulnerabilities, culminating in a staggering goal difference of -49 — a clear indicator of defensive struggles throughout the season. Despite some efforts to compete, the team found it difficult to contain opponents, as reflected in the 62 goals conceded.
Interestingly, this season's fun fact highlights the defensive issues: "Goal difference of -49 - defensive struggles throughout the season." This underscores the need for a strategic overhaul to bolster the backline and improve overall performance in future campaigns.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Finished 9th in division 7
- Scored only 13 goals across the season
- Conceded 62 goals, highlighting defensive vulnerabilities
- Achieved 4 draws, showing some resilience despite overall struggles
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
The primary focus must be on defensive solidity, as evidenced by the high number of goals conceded. Improving defensive organization and discipline could significantly alter future results. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring opportunities and efficiency will be vital to climb the league standings.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was a difficult campaign for Houth Villa, characterized by defensive struggles and limited offensive output. The team finished 9th with only 3 wins and a goal difference of -49, reflecting the need for substantial improvements. Strengths are hard to pinpoint given the overall performance, but the club has clear areas to focus on — especially defense and goal scoring — to turn their fortunes around in the next season.