Season Review · September 8, 2026
Shen Villa: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Season 22 proved to be a challenging campaign for Shen Villa in Division 8. Finishing in 9th place out of the league, the team struggled to find consistency throughout the season. The club managed only 5 wins, 5 draws, and suffered 12 losses, accumulating a total of 20 points. A notable fun fact from this season is their goal difference of -27, highlighting significant defensive struggles that hampered their overall performance. Despite some moments of resilience, the team was often on the back foot, conceding more goals than they scored.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
9th
Points
20
Record
5-5-12
GD
-27
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
9th
Points
20
Win Rate
23%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-2-3-1
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Philippe Robert
AM
9 contributions
Top scorer
Philippe Robert
AM
9 goals
Top assists
Branko Bartolić
LW
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 20
- P29
- Scoring
- 28
- P13
- Defence
- 55
- P42
- Clean sheets
- 4
- P58
- Goal difference
- -27
- P21
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
5-5-12
Wins
5
23%
Draws
5
23%
Losses
12
55%
Attack · Defence
-27 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 campaign for Shen Villa in Division 8. Finishing in 9th place out of the league, the team struggled to find consistency throughout the season. The club managed only 5 wins, 5 draws, and suffered 12 losses, accumulating a total of 20 points. A notable fun fact from this season is their goal difference of -27, highlighting significant defensive struggles that hampered their overall performance. Despite some moments of resilience, the team was often on the back foot, conceding more goals than they scored.
This season's struggles can be attributed to defensive vulnerabilities, as reflected in their goal difference and goals conceded. The team will need to address these issues to climb higher in the standings in future campaigns. While the season was marked by adversity, it also offers a foundation to build upon for improvement next year.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 28 goals across the season
- Conceded 55 goals, indicating defensive challenges
- Achieved 5 draws, showing moments of resilience
- Finished 9th in Division 8, just outside the mid-table zone
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Shen Villa's primary focus should be on tightening their defensive organization to reduce the number of goals conceded. Improving consistency in results and converting more scoring opportunities could also help climb the league table. Addressing these areas will be crucial for a more competitive season ahead.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was a tough year for Shen Villa, marked by defensive struggles and a mid-table finish. The team showed resilience in some matches but ultimately fell short due to defensive lapses and inconsistency. Strengths include their ability to score goals, but significant improvements are needed at the back. With targeted efforts to bolster their defense and maintain attacking momentum, Shen Villa can aim for a more successful campaign next season.