Season Review · September 8, 2026
Wald Villa: Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Season 22 proved to be an exceptionally challenging chapter for Wald Villa, as the team faced a tough campaign in Division 6. With only a single victory, a solitary draw, and a staggering 20 losses, the club struggled to find consistency on the pitch. The fun fact of the season highlights their defensive struggles, with a goal difference of -98, reflecting the difficulty in containing opponents and scoring goals. This season has been a stark reminder of the areas needing urgent attention to turn things around in future campaigns.
Gary's mark
2/5
Poor
Finished
12th
Points
4
Record
1-1-20
GD
-98
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
12th
Points
4
Win Rate
5%
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
Nilson Pires
CF
2 contributions
Top scorer
Nilson Pires
CF
1 goals
Top assists
Nilson Pires
CF
1 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 4
- P8
- Scoring
- 4
- P4
- Defence
- 102
- P4
- Clean sheets
- 2
- P21
- Goal difference
- -98
- P4
2/5
Season mark
Poor
Campaign Record
1-1-20
Wins
1
5%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
20
91%
Attack · Defence
-98 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 an exceptionally challenging chapter for Wald Villa, as the team faced a tough campaign in Division 6. With only a single victory, a solitary draw, and a staggering 20 losses, the club struggled to find consistency on the pitch. The fun fact of the season highlights their defensive struggles, with a goal difference of -98, reflecting the difficulty in containing opponents and scoring goals. This season has been a stark reminder of the areas needing urgent attention to turn things around in future campaigns.
Despite the hardships, the season offers valuable lessons. The team’s resilience and effort, even in difficult circumstances, can serve as a foundation for rebuilding and growth. The club’s focus moving forward will undoubtedly be on strengthening their defense and improving overall performance to climb the league table.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Only 1 win throughout the season
- Total goals scored: 4
- Goals conceded: 102
- Worst goal difference in the division at -98
- Finished 12th in the league
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
The key areas for improvement are evident from the season’s statistics: a significant defensive frailty, as shown by the goals conceded and goal difference, alongside a lack of offensive output. Addressing these issues will be crucial for future success.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was undeniably tough for Wald Villa, marked by defensive struggles and limited offensive production. The team’s low points tally and position reflect a season of adversity, but also one of learning. Strengthening the defense and increasing goal-scoring capabilities will be vital steps forward. With focus and development, the club can aim to turn this difficult campaign into a foundation for future improvement.