Season Review · September 8, 2026
Newton Villa: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Season 22 for Newton Villa was a solid campaign in Division 8, finishing in 4th place. The team managed to secure 10 wins, 3 draws, and 9 losses, accumulating a total of 33 points. One of the notable highlights of the season was their positive goal difference of +6, with 34 goals scored and only 28 conceded, demonstrating a balanced approach on both ends of the pitch. This fun fact underscores their ability to score more goals than they conceded, which contributed to their respectable league position.
Gary's mark
3/5
Season Review
Finished
4th
Points
33
Record
10-3-9
GD
+6
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
4th
Points
33
Win Rate
45%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-3-3-H
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Michel Lemoine
RCM
12 contributions
Top scorer
Michel Lemoine
RCM
8 goals
Top assists
Branko Bartolić
LW
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 33
- P71
- Scoring
- 34
- P38
- Defence
- 28
- P88
- Clean sheets
- 5
- P63
- Goal difference
- +6
- P75
3/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
10-3-9
Wins
10
45%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
9
41%
Attack · Defence
+6 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 Newton Villa was a solid campaign in Division 8, finishing in 4th place. The team managed to secure 10 wins, 3 draws, and 9 losses, accumulating a total of 33 points. One of the notable highlights of the season was their positive goal difference of +6, with 34 goals scored and only 28 conceded, demonstrating a balanced approach on both ends of the pitch. This fun fact underscores their ability to score more goals than they conceded, which contributed to their respectable league position.
Throughout the season, Newton Villa displayed resilience and competitiveness, often finding ways to stay in matches and secure valuable points. While they didn't dominate the league, their consistent performances kept them in the upper half of the table, setting a foundation for future growth.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Achieved a positive goal difference of +6, more goals scored than conceded
- Scored 34 goals across the season
- Finished 4th in Division 8, a strong league position
- Secured 3 draws, showing resilience in tight matches
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
While Newton Villa had a commendable season, the nearly equal number of wins and losses indicates room for consistency. Reducing the number of defeats and converting more draws into wins could elevate their league standing further. Improving defensive solidity to prevent conceding goals in tight matches might also help push their position higher.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Newton Villa's Season 22 was a respectable effort, highlighted by their positive goal difference and solid league finish. Their ability to score more goals than they concede is a key strength, providing a good foundation for future campaigns. To move higher in the standings, focusing on consistency and defensive resilience will be crucial. Overall, a season of steady progress with potential for further improvement.