Season Review · September 8, 2026
Hareham Villa: Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Season 22 proved to be a challenging chapter for Hareham Villa, as they navigated the complexities of Division 6 in League 11. Finishing in 9th place with only 6 wins, 1 draw, and 15 losses, the team faced significant hurdles throughout the campaign. The season's fun fact highlights a key issue: a goal difference of -24, reflecting defensive struggles that hindered their overall performance. Despite their efforts, the team scored 36 goals but conceded 60, indicating room for improvement on both ends of the pitch.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
9th
Points
19
Record
6-1-15
GD
-24
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
19
Win Rate
27%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-2-3-1
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Ross Geddes
AM
8 contributions
Top scorer
Johnny Miller
AM
6 goals
Top assists
Ross Geddes
AM
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 19
- P25
- Scoring
- 36
- P25
- Defence
- 60
- P29
- Clean sheets
- 5
- P29
- Goal difference
- -24
- P29
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
6-1-15
Wins
6
27%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
15
68%
Attack · Defence
-24 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 chapter for Hareham Villa, as they navigated the complexities of Division 6 in League 11. Finishing in 9th place with only 6 wins, 1 draw, and 15 losses, the team faced significant hurdles throughout the campaign. The season's fun fact highlights a key issue: a goal difference of -24, reflecting defensive struggles that hindered their overall performance. Despite their efforts, the team scored 36 goals but conceded 60, indicating room for improvement on both ends of the pitch.
This season served as a valuable learning experience for Hareham Villa, emphasizing the need for defensive solidity and consistency. With a total of 19 points, the club recognizes the importance of building a more resilient squad to climb higher in the standings in future seasons.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Notable resilience in securing 6 wins
- Maintained a single draw throughout the season
- Gained experience to address defensive vulnerabilities
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Hareham Villa's season was marred by defensive struggles, as evidenced by their goal difference of -24. Addressing defensive organization and consistency will be crucial moving forward. Additionally, converting more scoring opportunities could help turn some of those losses into wins, boosting their points tally.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was a difficult campaign for Hareham Villa, marked by defensive vulnerabilities and a challenging league position. While the team showed resilience in securing some wins, their overall performance underscores the need for defensive improvements and tactical adjustments. With focused development and strategic planning, the club can aim for better results in the seasons ahead.