Season Review · September 8, 2026
Mirkby-de Villa: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Season 22 for Mirkby-de Villa was a journey marked by resilience and the pursuit of consistency. Finishing in 7th place in Division 8, the club accumulated 8 wins, 5 draws, and 9 losses. The season was a mixed bag, with moments of promise shadowed by defensive vulnerabilities, as reflected in the goals conceded tally of 39. Interestingly, this season was a season of football with its own unique story, showcasing the unpredictable and often surprising nature of lower-division football.
Finished
7th
Points
29
Record
8-5-9
GD
-7
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
7th
Points
29
Win Rate
36%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-3-3-D
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Philippe Robert
LW
14 contributions
Top scorer
Jorge Alvez
CF
11 goals
Top assists
Pedro Chagas
RW
9 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 29
- P46
- Scoring
- 32
- P63
- Defence
- 39
- P50
- Clean sheets
- 3
- P42
- Goal difference
- -7
- P54
Campaign Record
8-5-9
Wins
8
36%
Draws
5
23%
Losses
9
41%
Attack · Defence
-7 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 for Mirkby-de Villa was a journey marked by resilience and the pursuit of consistency. Finishing in 7th place in Division 8, the club accumulated 8 wins, 5 draws, and 9 losses. The season was a mixed bag, with moments of promise shadowed by defensive vulnerabilities, as reflected in the goals conceded tally of 39. Interestingly, this season was a season of football with its own unique story, showcasing the unpredictable and often surprising nature of lower-division football.
Despite not reaching the top echelons of the table, the team demonstrated competitive spirit and a desire to improve. The season's narrative was shaped by close matches and the ongoing effort to find the right balance on the pitch, making it a memorable chapter for dedicated supporters and players alike.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 32 goals across the season
- Achieved 5 draws, showcasing resilience in tight matches
- Conceded 39 goals, indicating defensive challenges
- Finished 7th in Division 8, a solid mid-table position
- Maintained competitive spirit throughout the campaign
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Mirkby-de Villa's season was hampered by a slightly negative goal difference and a higher number of losses than wins. Strengthening defensive organization and converting more scoring opportunities could help climb higher in the standings and turn narrow defeats into valuable points.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was a chapter of perseverance for Mirkby-de Villa, marked by a balanced mix of wins, draws, and losses. The team showed resilience but faced challenges in goal prevention and consistency. With room to tighten defensive lapses and capitalize on scoring chances, the club can aim for a more competitive edge in the next campaign. The season's story is one of steady effort, with potential for growth and improvement ahead.