Season Review · September 8, 2026
Ilforne Villa: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Ilforne Villa's Season 22 in Division 8 was a challenging campaign marked by defensive struggles and inconsistent results. Finishing in 9th place out of the division, the team managed to secure 7 wins, 2 draws, and 13 losses, accumulating a total of 23 points. The season's fun fact highlights a significant hurdle: a goal difference of -25, reflecting defensive vulnerabilities that hampered their overall performance.
Gary's mark
5/5
Below Average
Finished
9th
Points
23
Record
7-2-13
GD
-25
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
23
Win Rate
32%
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
19 contributions
Top scorer
Allan Carroll
CF
12 goals
Top assists
Allan Carroll
CF
7 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 23
- P29
- Scoring
- 36
- P54
- Defence
- 61
- P13
- Clean sheets
- 3
- P25
- Goal difference
- -25
- P21
5/5
Season mark
Below Average
Campaign Record
7-2-13
Wins
7
32%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
13
59%
Attack · Defence
-25 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
Ilforne Villa's Season 22 in Division 8 was a challenging campaign marked by defensive struggles and inconsistent results. Finishing in 9th place out of the division, the team managed to secure 7 wins, 2 draws, and 13 losses, accumulating a total of 23 points. The season's fun fact highlights a significant hurdle: a goal difference of -25, reflecting defensive vulnerabilities that hampered their overall performance.
Despite some bright moments, the Villa faced difficulties in maintaining defensive solidity, which ultimately impacted their ability to climb higher in the standings. The team scored 36 goals but conceded 61, illustrating the need for defensive reinforcement and tactical adjustments moving forward.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Secured 7 wins across the season
- Achieved 2 draws, showing resilience in some matches
- Total goals scored: 36
- Goals conceded: 61
- Finished 9th in Division 8
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Ilforne Villa's season was marred by defensive struggles, as evidenced by the -25 goal difference. Improving defensive organization and consistency will be crucial in turning more of their matches into wins. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring efficiency could help secure more points and climb higher in the league standings.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Ilforne Villa's Season 22 was a tough campaign characterized by defensive vulnerabilities and a mid-table finish. While the team showed resilience in some matches, their overall record indicates significant room for improvement, particularly at the back. Strengthening defensive cohesion and boosting goal-scoring capabilities will be vital for a more competitive season ahead.