Season Review · September 8, 2026
Olnes Villa: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Olnes Villa's Season 22 was marked by a challenging campaign in Division 8, finishing in 7th place. The club managed to secure 7 wins and 3 draws, but struggled defensively, conceding 50 goals over the course of the season. Their goal difference of -22 highlights the defensive issues faced throughout the year, which ultimately impacted their overall standing. Interestingly, despite the defensive struggles, the team scored 28 goals, demonstrating an ability to find the net, albeit inconsistently.
Finished
7th
Points
24
Record
7-3-12
GD
-22
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
24
Win Rate
32%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
5-2-3
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Philippe Robert
LW
12 contributions
Top scorer
Nilson Pires
CF
6 goals
Top assists
Philippe Robert
LW
7 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 24
- P46
- Scoring
- 28
- P42
- Defence
- 50
- P21
- Clean sheets
- 5
- P54
- Goal difference
- -22
- P21
Campaign Record
7-3-12
Wins
7
32%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
12
55%
Attack · Defence
-22 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
Olnes Villa's Season 22 was marked by a challenging campaign in Division 8, finishing in 7th place. The club managed to secure 7 wins and 3 draws, but struggled defensively, conceding 50 goals over the course of the season. Their goal difference of -22 highlights the defensive issues faced throughout the year, which ultimately impacted their overall standing. Interestingly, despite the defensive struggles, the team scored 28 goals, demonstrating an ability to find the net, albeit inconsistently.
This season's performance underscores the importance of defensive solidity, as the team’s goal difference of -22 reflects the ongoing defensive struggles throughout the season. The club's efforts in attack were commendable at times, but the inability to contain opponents proved costly in their quest for higher league positioning.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 28 goals across the season
- Secured 7 wins in league play
- Achieved 3 draws, showing resilience in some matches
- Conceded 50 goals, indicating defensive vulnerabilities
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
The primary area for improvement lies in defensive organization and resilience, as evidenced by the goals conceded and the negative goal difference. Addressing these issues could help turn close matches into wins and improve overall league standing.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Olnes Villa's Season 22 was a tough campaign with notable defensive struggles that hindered their overall performance. While they showed some attacking promise and managed to secure a respectable number of wins, their defensive frailty led to a poor goal difference and a mid-table finish. Strengthening defensive stability and consistency will be key to climbing higher in the division next season.