
Season Review · September 8, 2026
Witch Villa: Solid performance - Reliable football with room for growth
Witch Villa's Season 22 was a commendable campaign that demonstrated consistent effort and a solid foundation to build upon. Finishing in 5th place in Division 6, League 12, the team accumulated 12 wins, 3 draws, and 7 losses, showcasing resilience and competitive spirit throughout the season. A notable fun fact from this campaign is their impressive goal difference of +40 across 22 league matches, highlighting both their attacking prowess and defensive solidity. This strong goal difference underscores their ability to outscore opponents and maintain a positive balance in goal statistics.
Gary's mark
4/5
Season Review
Finished
5th
Points
39
Record
12-3-7
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
39
Win Rate
55%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-1-2-1-2-WB
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Inko Okamura
LCF
16 contributions
Top scorer
Inko Okamura
LCF
12 goals
Top assists
Issa Traore
RCF
9 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 39
- P58
- Scoring
- 74
- P71
- Defence
- 34
- P67
- Clean sheets
- 10
- P71
- Goal difference
- +40
- P71
4/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
12-3-7
Wins
12
55%
Draws
3
14%
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
Witch Villa's Season 22 was a commendable campaign that demonstrated consistent effort and a solid foundation to build upon. Finishing in 5th place in Division 6, League 12, the team accumulated 12 wins, 3 draws, and 7 losses, showcasing resilience and competitive spirit throughout the season. A notable fun fact from this campaign is their impressive goal difference of +40 across 22 league matches, highlighting both their attacking prowess and defensive solidity. This strong goal difference underscores their ability to outscore opponents and maintain a positive balance in goal statistics.
The season was marked by reliable performances and a steady climb in the standings, reflecting a team that is on an upward trajectory. While there is clear room for growth, especially in converting draws into wins or tightening defensive lapses, Witch Villa's season overall was a positive step forward.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 74 goals, showcasing attacking intent
- Conceded only 34 goals, indicating defensive resilience
- Achieved a +40 goal difference across the season
- Finished 5th in their division, a strong mid-table position
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
While the team demonstrated a solid overall record, there is potential to improve consistency, particularly in reducing losses and converting more draws into wins. Strengthening defensive organization further could also help maintain their impressive goal difference and push for higher league positions.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Witch Villa's Season 22 was a reliable and promising campaign, marked by a strong goal difference and competitive league standing. The team’s attacking output and defensive stability are notable strengths, providing a solid platform for future success. To elevate their performance further, focusing on consistency and tactical refinement will be key. Overall, this season reflects a team with a strong foundation and the potential to climb higher in the division.
