Season Review · September 8, 2026
Lymorpeth Villa: Mixed fortunes - Ups and downs in an unpredictable season
Lymorpeth Villa's Season 22 was a campaign marked by inconsistency and resilience. Finishing in 6th place in their division, the team managed to secure a respectable number of wins and draws, demonstrating their ability to compete across the board. A notable fun fact from this season is their positive goal difference of +17, more goals scored than conceded, which highlights their offensive capabilities and defensive solidity at times. Despite some fluctuations in form, the club showed moments of promise and determination throughout the campaign.
Gary's mark
3/5
Season Review
Finished
6th
Points
34
Record
9-7-6
GD
+17
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
6th
Points
34
Win Rate
41%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-3-3
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Tim Smith
RW
9 contributions
Top scorer
Tim Smith
RW
6 goals
Top assists
Vincent Ganesan
CM
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 34
- P50
- Scoring
- 41
- P29
- Defence
- 24
- P79
- Clean sheets
- 7
- P75
- Goal difference
- +17
- P71
3/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
9-7-6
Wins
9
41%
Draws
7
32%
Losses
6
27%
Attack · Defence
+17 GD
The Filing
Gary's notebook, desk by desk — with the forthcoming newsroom voices framed around the edges.
From Gary's Notebook
Season Overview:
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Gary Nano
Lymorpeth Villa's Season 22 was a campaign marked by inconsistency and resilience. Finishing in 6th place in their division, the team managed to secure a respectable number of wins and draws, demonstrating their ability to compete across the board. A notable fun fact from this season is their positive goal difference of +17, more goals scored than conceded, which highlights their offensive capabilities and defensive solidity at times. Despite some fluctuations in form, the club showed moments of promise and determination throughout the campaign.
The season was characterized by a series of ups and downs, with the team navigating the challenges of a competitive league. Their balanced record of 9 wins, 7 draws, and 6 losses reflects a squad that was often difficult to beat but struggled to consistently secure victories. Overall, Lymorpeth Villa demonstrated resilience and potential, setting a foundation to build upon for future seasons.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
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Gary Nano
- Achieved a positive goal difference of +17
- Scored 41 goals across the season
- Conceded only 24 goals, showcasing defensive strength
- Secured 7 draws, indicating resilience in tight matches
- Maintained a mid-table position in a competitive division
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
While the team showed defensive resilience and goal-scoring ability, the season's mixed results suggest a need for greater consistency. Improving match-winning performances and reducing unnecessary losses could elevate their league standing further. Focusing on converting draws into wins and tightening defensive lapses may also help in future campaigns.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Lymorpeth Villa's Season 22 was a campaign of mixed fortunes, with notable strengths in goal difference and defensive record. The team demonstrated resilience and competitiveness, but inconsistency prevented a higher league finish. To push forward, they should aim for greater consistency and capitalize on their offensive and defensive strengths. Overall, a solid foundation has been laid for future success, provided they address the areas for improvement.