Season Review · September 8, 2026
Penham Villa: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Penham Villa's Season 22 was a challenging campaign in Division 8, marked by a tough struggle to find consistency and defensive solidity. The team finished in 11th place, a position that reflects the difficulties faced throughout the season. A notable fun fact from this season is their goal difference of -24, highlighting the defensive struggles that plagued their campaign and ultimately impacted their overall standing. Despite some efforts in attack, the team found it hard to keep the opposition at bay, which is a key area to address moving forward.
Finished
11th
Points
16
Record
3-7-12
GD
-24
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
16
Win Rate
14%
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
Nilson Pires
LCF
12 contributions
Top scorer
Philippe Robert
RCF
8 goals
Top assists
Seungwoo Jeong
LCM
8 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 16
- P8
- Scoring
- 25
- P21
- Defence
- 49
- P29
- Clean sheets
- 1
- P17
- Goal difference
- -24
- P13
Campaign Record
3-7-12
Wins
3
14%
Draws
7
32%
Losses
12
55%
Attack · Defence
-24 GD
The Filing
Gary's notebook, desk by desk — with the forthcoming newsroom voices framed around the edges.
From Gary's Notebook
Season Overview:
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Gary Nano
Penham Villa's Season 22 was a challenging campaign in Division 8, marked by a tough struggle to find consistency and defensive solidity. The team finished in 11th place, a position that reflects the difficulties faced throughout the season. A notable fun fact from this season is their goal difference of -24, highlighting the defensive struggles that plagued their campaign and ultimately impacted their overall standing. Despite some efforts in attack, the team found it hard to keep the opposition at bay, which is a key area to address moving forward.
Throughout the season, Penham Villa managed only 3 wins, drew 7 matches, and suffered 12 losses. Their total goals scored stood at 25, while they conceded 49, underscoring the defensive issues that contributed to their poor league position. With just 16 points accumulated, the season was a tough experience, but it provides a foundation to build upon for future improvements.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
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Gary Nano
- Notable resilience in securing 7 draws despite struggles
- Scored 25 goals across the season
- Conceded 49 goals, reflecting defensive challenges
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
The primary focus for Penham Villa moving forward should be addressing their defensive frailties, as evidenced by the goal difference of -24. Improving defensive organization and resilience could help convert more draws into wins and reduce the number of goals conceded. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring efficiency would be beneficial to climb higher in the standings.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Penham Villa's Season 22 was marked by defensive struggles and a challenging league position. While the team showed resilience in some matches and scored a fair number of goals, the defensive issues and overall points tally highlight significant areas for growth. Strengthening the backline and improving overall consistency will be crucial for a more competitive campaign in the next season.