Season Review · September 8, 2026
Wootton Villa: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Wootton Villa's journey through Season 22 in Division 8 was a campaign marked by resilience and challenges. Finishing in 8th place, the club accumulated 7 wins, 5 draws, and 10 losses, reflecting a season where consistency was hard to come by. The team scored 25 goals but conceded 38, resulting in a goal difference of -13. A fun fact about this season is that it was truly a season of football with its own unique story, full of moments that defined the club’s ongoing narrative.
Finished
8th
Points
26
Record
7-5-10
GD
-13
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
8th
Points
26
Win Rate
32%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-3-3-A
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Willi Schneider
LF
9 contributions
Top scorer
Willi Schneider
LF
7 goals
Top assists
Michel Lemoine
RCM
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 26
- P38
- Scoring
- 25
- P29
- Defence
- 38
- P46
- Clean sheets
- 3
- P21
- Goal difference
- -13
- P29
Campaign Record
7-5-10
Wins
7
32%
Draws
5
23%
Losses
10
45%
Attack · Defence
-13 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
Wootton Villa's journey through Season 22 in Division 8 was a campaign marked by resilience and challenges. Finishing in 8th place, the club accumulated 7 wins, 5 draws, and 10 losses, reflecting a season where consistency was hard to come by. The team scored 25 goals but conceded 38, resulting in a goal difference of -13. A fun fact about this season is that it was truly a season of football with its own unique story, full of moments that defined the club’s ongoing narrative.
Despite the ups and downs, Wootton Villa demonstrated determination on the pitch, navigating a competitive league with grit and perseverance. The season's results highlight a team that fought hard but struggled to find the consistency needed for a higher league standing.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 25 goals across the season
- Conceded 38 goals, reflecting defensive challenges
- Achieved 5 draws, showing resilience in tight matches
- Maintained a mid-table position in Division 8
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Wootton Villa's season was marked by a need for greater consistency and defensive solidity. With 10 losses and a goal difference of -13, the team could benefit from tightening up at the back and converting more scoring opportunities to climb higher in the standings.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Wootton Villa's Season 22 was a chapter of perseverance amid adversity. The team showed fighting spirit, but the results suggest room for growth in defensive stability and goal-scoring efficiency. With a solid foundation to build upon, future campaigns could see the club rise higher in the league standings by addressing the key areas for improvement.