Season Review · April 24, 2026
Mixed fortunes - Ups and downs in an unpredictable season
Season 17 for Houth Villa was a rollercoaster of performances, marked by moments of promise and periods of inconsistency. Finishing in 8th place in the league, the team managed to secure a respectable 29 points from 22 matches, with 9 wins, 2 draws, and 11 losses. A notable fun fact from this campaign is the positive goal difference of +14 — more goals scored than conceded — which highlights the team’s offensive capabilities despite their mixed results. This season was characterized by fluctuating form, making it a challenging yet intriguing chapter for Houth Villa fans.
Gary's mark
3/5
Season Review
Finished
8th
Points
29
Record
9-2-11
GD
+14
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
8th
Points
29
Win Rate
41%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
5-4-1-D
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Leonel Figueiredo
AM
16 contributions
Top scorer
Leonel Figueiredo
AM
11 goals
Top assists
Ivan Radev
LCM
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 29
- P38
- Scoring
- 54
- P38
- Defence
- 40
- P38
- Goal difference
- +14
- P38
3/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
9-2-11
Wins
9
41%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
11
50%
Attack · Defence
+14 GD
Goal Contributions
Leonel Figueiredo
AM · 11G · 5A
16
Marco Martinez
CF · 8G · 4A
12
Esteban Bonilla
CF · 7G · 1A
8
Marco Cabral
AM · 6G · 1A
7
Giorgi Maisuradze
CM · 6G · 3A
9
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 for Houth Villa was a rollercoaster of performances, marked by moments of promise and periods of inconsistency. Finishing in 8th place in the league, the team managed to secure a respectable 29 points from 22 matches, with 9 wins, 2 draws, and 11 losses. A notable fun fact from this campaign is the positive goal difference of +14 — more goals scored than conceded — which highlights the team’s offensive capabilities despite their mixed results. This season was characterized by fluctuating form, making it a challenging yet intriguing chapter for Houth Villa fans.
Throughout the season, the team demonstrated resilience and attacking intent, often finding the net with regularity. The squad’s ability to score more than they conceded suggests a solid foundation to build upon, even if consistency was elusive. The season’s unpredictable nature kept supporters on their toes, with some standout individual performances shining through amidst the overall mixed fortunes.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 54 goals, showcasing attacking prowess
- Maintained a positive goal difference of +14
- Top scorer Leonel Figueiredo netted 11 goals and provided 5 assists
- Key players contributed across multiple facets, demonstrating team versatility
- Resilient performances in several matches kept the team competitive
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
While the team’s goal difference indicates attacking strength, consistency in defense and overall match management could be enhanced. The high number of losses suggests that tightening defensive organization and reducing lapses at critical moments would help convert more draws into wins and secure a higher league standing.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Houth Villa’s Season 17 was a tale of ups and downs, with notable offensive contributions and a positive goal difference reflecting attacking potential. The squad’s versatility and individual brilliance, especially from players like Figueiredo and Martinez, provided bright spots amid the season’s unpredictability. Moving forward, focusing on defensive solidity and consistency will be crucial to climbing higher in the league standings. Overall, this campaign laid a solid foundation for future growth, despite the season’s mixed fortunes.