Season Review · April 24, 2026
Foundation building - Laying the groundwork for future success
Season 17 marked a foundational chapter for Sough Villa as they competed in Division 8 of the league. Finishing in 11th place with 19 points, the team faced numerous challenges but also laid important groundwork for future development. The season was characterized by defensive struggles, evident in their goal difference of -26, highlighting the need for a more solid backline. Despite the setbacks, the squad showed resilience and a commitment to building a cohesive unit, with many players contributing across various roles.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
11th
Points
19
Record
5-4-13
GD
-26
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
19
Win Rate
23%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-3-3-H
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Achim Petersen
CM
0 contributions
Top scorer
Achim Petersen
CM
0 goals
Top assists
Achim Petersen
CM
0 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 19
- P13
- Scoring
- 20
- P13
- Defence
- 46
- P54
- Goal difference
- -26
- P25
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
5-4-13
Wins
5
23%
Draws
4
18%
Losses
13
59%
Attack · Defence
-26 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 17 marked a foundational chapter for Sough Villa as they competed in Division 8 of the league. Finishing in 11th place with 19 points, the team faced numerous challenges but also laid important groundwork for future development. The season was characterized by defensive struggles, evident in their goal difference of -26, highlighting the need for a more solid backline. Despite the setbacks, the squad showed resilience and a commitment to building a cohesive unit, with many players contributing across various roles.
A fun fact from this season is the goal difference of -26, which underscores the defensive struggles throughout the year. This statistic reveals areas where improvement is crucial, especially in defensive organization and discipline, to turn close matches into positive results in the future.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
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Gary Nano
- Defensive efforts showed room for improvement but provided learning opportunities
- Team cohesion and player contributions across multiple roles
- Notable for laying the groundwork for future tactical improvements
- Development phase with a focus on building a solid team foundation
Standout Filings
Player Analysis and Standout Performers:
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Gary Nano
- Arturo Lopez (DM):The team player - Contributing in multiple ways
- Joao Souza (RB):The team player - Contributing in multiple ways
- Alvaro Ramos (LB):The team player - Contributing in multiple ways
- David Uribe (LF):The team player - Contributing in multiple ways
- Tiago Amaro (CB):The team player - Contributing in multiple ways
While individual stats may not stand out, these players demonstrated versatility and commitment, essential for a team in its foundational phase.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Defensive organization remains a critical area for growth, as reflected in the high goals conceded. Strengthening the backline, improving defensive discipline, and reducing individual errors will be vital. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring efficiency and creating more scoring opportunities could help turn draws and narrow losses into wins.
Season Rating:(Poor)
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Sough Villa's Season 17 was a period of building and learning. The team showed resilience and a willingness to develop, despite facing significant defensive challenges. Strengthening the defensive unit and enhancing attacking potency will be key to climbing the league table in future seasons. With continued focus on foundational improvements, Sough Villa can look forward to a more competitive and successful campaign ahead.