Season Review · September 8, 2026
North Villa: Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Season 22 proved to be a challenging chapter for North Villa, as the club faced a tough campaign in Division 5, League 2. The team struggled to find consistency, managing only 1 win and 1 draw across the entire season, while suffering 20 defeats. The fun fact of the season highlights their defensive struggles, with a goal difference of -83, conceding 93 goals while only netting 10. This stark disparity underscores the difficulties faced on both ends of the pitch and the need for a significant turnaround moving forward.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
12th
Points
4
Record
1-1-20
GD
-83
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
12th
Points
4
Win Rate
5%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-2-2-2-WB
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Nilson Pires
LCF
5 contributions
Top scorer
Nilson Pires
LCF
4 goals
Top assists
Philippe Robert
RCF
2 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 4
- P4
- Scoring
- 10
- P21
- Defence
- 93
- P4
- Clean sheets
- 1
- P8
- Goal difference
- -83
- P13
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
1-1-20
Wins
1
5%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
20
91%
Attack · Defence
-83 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 proved to be a challenging chapter for North Villa, as the club faced a tough campaign in Division 5, League 2. The team struggled to find consistency, managing only 1 win and 1 draw across the entire season, while suffering 20 defeats. The fun fact of the season highlights their defensive struggles, with a goal difference of -83, conceding 93 goals while only netting 10. This stark disparity underscores the difficulties faced on both ends of the pitch and the need for a significant turnaround moving forward.
Despite the hardships, the season offers valuable lessons. The club's experience this year can serve as a foundation for future development, emphasizing the importance of defensive organization and attacking efficiency. With only 4 points accumulated, North Villa has plenty of room for growth and rebuilding to climb the league ladder in subsequent seasons.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Only 1 win in the season
- 1 draw to show resilience in some matches
- Scored a total of 10 goals
- Conceded 93 goals, highlighting defensive struggles
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
The primary focus for North Villa should be on tightening defensive organization to reduce goals conceded and improving attacking efficiency to increase goal tally. Addressing these aspects could significantly alter their league fortunes and competitiveness in future campaigns.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was undeniably tough for North Villa, marked by defensive vulnerabilities and limited offensive output. While the results reflect a period of struggle, they also provide a clear roadmap for improvement. Strengths are hard to identify given the overall record, but the club's resilience in some matches and the experience gained can serve as a stepping stone. Focusing on defensive solidity and goal-scoring opportunities will be crucial for turning this challenging season into a foundation for future success.