Season Review · September 8, 2026
Cothaver Villa: Solid performance - Reliable football with room for growth
Cothaver Villa’s Season 22 was a solid display of consistency and resilience in Division 6, finishing in 5th place. The team demonstrated a strong offensive capability, netting 63 goals across 22 league matches, which contributed to a remarkable goal difference of +40—the fun fact of the season. This impressive goal difference highlights their offensive potency and defensive organization, making them a formidable side in their division. The season was characterized by a balanced mix of wins, draws, and losses, reflecting a team that can compete effectively but still has potential for further growth.
Finished
5th
Points
41
Record
13-2-7
GD
+40
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
5th
Points
41
Win Rate
59%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
5-2-3-A
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Sebastien Joly
RF
13 contributions
Top scorer
Sebastien Joly
RF
8 goals
Top assists
Roberto Camargo
CF
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 41
- P63
- Scoring
- 63
- P54
- Defence
- 23
- P67
- Clean sheets
- 10
- P63
- Goal difference
- +40
- P63
Campaign Record
13-2-7
Wins
13
59%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
7
32%
Attack · Defence
+40 GD
The Filing
Gary's notebook, desk by desk — with the forthcoming newsroom voices framed around the edges.
From Gary's Notebook
Season Overview:
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Gary Nano
Cothaver Villa’s Season 22 was a solid display of consistency and resilience in Division 6, finishing in 5th place. The team demonstrated a strong offensive capability, netting 63 goals across 22 league matches, which contributed to a remarkable goal difference of +40—the fun fact of the season. This impressive goal difference highlights their offensive potency and defensive organization, making them a formidable side in their division. The season was characterized by a balanced mix of wins, draws, and losses, reflecting a team that can compete effectively but still has potential for further growth.
Throughout the season, Cothaver Villa showcased reliability and a competitive spirit, securing 13 wins and only 7 defeats. Their ability to consistently find the back of the net and maintain a solid defensive record underpins their overall positive performance. While they missed out on promotion, their steady progress and respectable league standing suggest promising prospects for the future.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
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Gary Nano
- Scored 63 goals, showcasing offensive strength
- Conceded only 23 goals, demonstrating defensive resilience
- Achieved a goal difference of +40 across 22 matches
- Finished 5th in Division 6, a commendable league position
- Secured 13 wins, reflecting consistent performance
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
While Cothaver Villa delivered a commendable season, there is room to refine their consistency in securing wins and reducing losses. Enhancing their ability to convert draws into wins and tightening defensive lapses could elevate their league standing further.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Cothaver Villa’s Season 22 was marked by a reliable and effective approach, as evidenced by their impressive goal difference and solid league position. Their offensive output and defensive solidity are notable strengths, making them a competitive side in Division 6. Moving forward, focusing on consistency and capitalizing on scoring opportunities could help push them even higher in the standings. Overall, a season of dependable football with promising potential for growth.