Season Review · September 8, 2026
Dovershop Villa: Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Season 22 proved to be a challenging journey for Dovershop Villa, as they navigated the complexities of Division 4 in League 5. The club struggled to find consistency, resulting in a record of just 4 wins, 2 draws, and 16 losses. The season was marked by defensive difficulties, with a staggering goal difference of -68, highlighting the team's ongoing defensive struggles throughout the campaign. Despite these setbacks, the season offered valuable lessons and opportunities for growth, setting the stage for future improvement.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
9th
Points
14
Record
4-2-16
GD
-68
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
14
Win Rate
18%
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
Michel Lemoine
AM
10 contributions
Top scorer
Michel Lemoine
AM
7 goals
Top assists
Zdravko Ivanišević
LCM
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 14
- P29
- Scoring
- 15
- P29
- Defence
- 83
- P25
- Clean sheets
- 0
- P4
- Goal difference
- -68
- P29
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
4-2-16
Wins
4
18%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
16
73%
Attack · Defence
-68 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 journey for Dovershop Villa, as they navigated the complexities of Division 4 in League 5. The club struggled to find consistency, resulting in a record of just 4 wins, 2 draws, and 16 losses. The season was marked by defensive difficulties, with a staggering goal difference of -68, highlighting the team's ongoing defensive struggles throughout the campaign. Despite these setbacks, the season offered valuable lessons and opportunities for growth, setting the stage for future improvement.
A fun fact from this season is the significant goal difference of -68, underscoring the defensive challenges faced by the team. While the season was tough, it served as a critical learning experience for the club to address its defensive vulnerabilities and build a more resilient squad moving forward.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- None recorded due to the difficult nature of the season.
- Focused on development and learning from setbacks.
- Gained experience in competitive league play.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
The primary focus should be on strengthening the defensive line to reduce the number of goals conceded. Improving overall consistency, securing more wins, and minimizing losses will be crucial in climbing the league table and achieving better results in future campaigns.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Dovershop Villa's Season 22 was a tough campaign characterized by defensive struggles and a challenging league position. The team showed resilience and a willingness to learn, but significant improvements are needed to turn around their fortunes. Focusing on defensive organization and consistency will be key to future success. The season highlighted areas for growth, and with targeted efforts, the club can aim for a more competitive and balanced performance in upcoming seasons.