Season Review · September 8, 2026
Barthmough Villa: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Barthmough Villa's Season 22 was a challenging campaign in Division 8, marked by significant defensive struggles that impacted their overall performance. The team managed only 2 wins and 2 draws from their 22 matches, suffering 18 losses along the way. Their goal difference of -51 highlights the difficulties faced at the back, with only 11 goals scored against a staggering 62 conceded. Despite the hardships, the team showed resilience in some matches, but overall, the season was a tough learning curve.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
12th
Points
8
Record
2-2-18
GD
-51
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
12th
Points
8
Win Rate
9%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
3-4-3-A
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Nilson Pires
CF
7 contributions
Top scorer
Nilson Pires
CF
4 goals
Top assists
Nilson Pires
CF
3 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 8
- P4
- Scoring
- 11
- P4
- Defence
- 62
- P29
- Clean sheets
- 1
- P8
- Goal difference
- -51
- P17
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
2-2-18
Wins
2
9%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
18
82%
Attack · Defence
-51 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
Barthmough Villa's Season 22 was a challenging campaign in Division 8, marked by significant defensive struggles that impacted their overall performance. The team managed only 2 wins and 2 draws from their 22 matches, suffering 18 losses along the way. Their goal difference of -51 highlights the difficulties faced at the back, with only 11 goals scored against a staggering 62 conceded. Despite the hardships, the team showed resilience in some matches, but overall, the season was a tough learning curve.
A fun fact from this season is the goal difference of -51, which underscores the defensive struggles throughout the campaign. This stark statistic reflects the need for defensive solidity and consistency in future seasons to turn results around.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 11 goals across the season
- Conceded 62 goals, highlighting defensive issues
- Finished 12th in their division
- Secured 2 wins and 2 draws despite the tough season
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
The primary focus for Barthmough Villa moving forward should be addressing their defensive vulnerabilities, as evidenced by the high goals conceded and goal difference. Improving defensive organization and resilience will be crucial to climbing the league table and securing more positive results.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Barthmough Villa's Season 22 was marked by significant defensive challenges and a difficult league position. While the team struggled to find consistency and secure wins, the season provided valuable lessons in defensive organization and team resilience. Addressing defensive frailties and building a more balanced squad will be essential for future success. The season's overall performance was below expectations, but with focused improvements, the club can aim for better results in the next campaign.