Season Review · April 24, 2026
Struggling season - Battling against the odds
Season 17 was a challenging chapter for Wootton Villa, as they navigated the complexities of Division 7 and League 10. Finishing in 8th place with 7 wins, 5 draws, and 10 losses, the team faced a tough campaign marked by defensive vulnerabilities and inconsistent results. Despite the setbacks, there were notable individual performances that shone through the adversity. Fun fact: this season was truly a football story of resilience and perseverance, with moments that kept fans engaged despite the overall struggles.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
8th
Points
26
Record
7-5-10
GD
-18
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
8th
Points
26
Win Rate
32%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-3-3-A
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Jose Costa
RCM
13 contributions
Top scorer
Jose Costa
RCM
7 goals
Top assists
Jose Costa
RCM
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 26
- P38
- Scoring
- 37
- P38
- Defence
- 55
- P38
- Goal difference
- -18
- P38
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
7-5-10
Wins
7
32%
Draws
5
23%
Losses
10
45%
Attack · Defence
-18 GD
Goal Contributions
Jose Costa
CM · 7G · 6A
13
Marcelo Costa
AM · 6G · 2A
8
Hyuntae Youn
CF · 5G
5
Masahiro Itagaki
LF · 4G · 2A
6
Angel Martinez
CF · 2G · 3A
5
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 17 was a challenging chapter for Wootton Villa, as they navigated the complexities of Division 7 and League 10. Finishing in 8th place with 7 wins, 5 draws, and 10 losses, the team faced a tough campaign marked by defensive vulnerabilities and inconsistent results. Despite the setbacks, there were notable individual performances that shone through the adversity. Fun fact: this season was truly a football story of resilience and perseverance, with moments that kept fans engaged despite the overall struggles.
The team’s efforts were exemplified by their top performers, who contributed significantly on the pitch. While the overall goal difference stood at -18, the squad showed resilience and a fighting spirit, laying the groundwork for future improvements.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Top scorer Hyuntae Youn netted 5 goals, providing crucial offensive contributions
- Jose Costa and Marcelo Costa combined for 13 goals and 8 assists, showcasing their versatility
- Defensive efforts improved at times, with players maintaining discipline (0 red/yellow cards for top players)
- The team displayed resilience, fighting through tough fixtures and maintaining competitive spirit
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Wootton Villa’s season revealed defensive frailties, as evidenced by the goal difference of -18. Strengthening the backline and improving defensive organization could turn close matches into wins. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring consistency across the squad would help elevate their league position and overall points tally.
Season Rating:(Below Average)
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Wootton Villa’s Season 17 was a testament to resilience amid adversity. The team displayed commendable individual performances and a fighting spirit, but defensive lapses and inconsistent results hindered their progress. Strengthening defensive cohesion and fostering attacking consistency will be key to climbing higher in the standings next season. With continued effort and strategic improvements, the club has the potential to turn their struggles into success.