Season Review · September 8, 2026
Hord-on Villa: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Hord-on Villa's Season 22 was a challenging campaign in Division 8, finishing in 9th place with a total of 22 points. The team managed to secure 6 wins and 4 draws but struggled defensively, as reflected in their goal difference of -27. This significant negative goal difference underscores the defensive struggles faced throughout the season, making it difficult to climb higher in the standings. Despite some bright moments, the team found it tough to maintain consistency, and the season proved to be a learning experience for all involved.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
9th
Points
22
Record
6-4-12
GD
-27
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
22
Win Rate
27%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-4-2
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Philippe Robert
RCF
12 contributions
Top scorer
Philippe Robert
RCF
8 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
- 22
- P33
- Scoring
- 29
- P29
- Defence
- 56
- P4
- Clean sheets
- 3
- P38
- Goal difference
- -27
- P4
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
6-4-12
Wins
6
27%
Draws
4
18%
Losses
12
55%
Attack · Defence
-27 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
Hord-on Villa's Season 22 was a challenging campaign in Division 8, finishing in 9th place with a total of 22 points. The team managed to secure 6 wins and 4 draws but struggled defensively, as reflected in their goal difference of -27. This significant negative goal difference underscores the defensive struggles faced throughout the season, making it difficult to climb higher in the standings. Despite some bright moments, the team found it tough to maintain consistency, and the season proved to be a learning experience for all involved.
A fun fact from this season is the goal difference of -27, highlighting the defensive issues that plagued the team and impacted their overall performance. The season was marked by efforts to tighten up at the back, but the results suggest that defensive solidity remains an area for growth moving forward.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 29 goals across the season
- Conceded 56 goals, reflecting defensive challenges
- Achieved 4 draws, showing resilience in some matches
- Finished 9th in Division 8, with 22 points
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
The primary focus for Hord-on Villa moving forward should be addressing their defensive vulnerabilities, as evidenced by the significant goal difference of -27. Improving defensive organization and discipline could help reduce the number of goals conceded and turn more draws or losses into wins, ultimately boosting their league position.
Season Rating:(Poor)
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Hord-on Villa's Season 22 was marked by defensive struggles that significantly impacted their overall results. While the team showed resilience and managed to secure some wins and draws, the negative goal difference and final league position highlight the need for improvements at the back. Strengthening defensive organization and consistency will be key to better performances in future campaigns.