Season Review · September 8, 2026
Witham Villa: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Season 22 proved to be a challenging chapter for Witham Villa in Division 8. Finishing in 8th place, the team faced a tough campaign marked by inconsistency on the pitch. They amassed 7 wins, 3 draws, and 12 losses, accumulating a total of 24 points. The season's fun fact? It was truly a season of football with its own unique story, filled with moments of resilience and lessons learned. Despite their efforts, the team struggled defensively, conceding 45 goals and ending with a goal difference of -16.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
8th
Points
24
Record
7-3-12
GD
-16
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
24
Win Rate
32%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-4-2
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Philippe Robert
RCF
12 contributions
Top scorer
Nilson Pires
LCF
9 goals
Top assists
Seungwoo Jeong
LCM
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 24
- P38
- Scoring
- 29
- P42
- Defence
- 45
- P46
- Clean sheets
- 7
- P75
- Goal difference
- -16
- P46
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
7-3-12
Wins
7
32%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
12
55%
Attack · Defence
-16 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 chapter for Witham Villa in Division 8. Finishing in 8th place, the team faced a tough campaign marked by inconsistency on the pitch. They amassed 7 wins, 3 draws, and 12 losses, accumulating a total of 24 points. The season's fun fact? It was truly a season of football with its own unique story, filled with moments of resilience and lessons learned. Despite their efforts, the team struggled defensively, conceding 45 goals and ending with a goal difference of -16.
This season highlighted the importance of stability and cohesion, as Witham Villa navigated the ups and downs of a competitive league. While the results did not always go their way, the experience gained will undoubtedly serve as a foundation for future growth.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Total Goals Scored: 29
- Goals Conceded: 45
- Points Accumulated: 24
- Finished 8th in Division 8
- Secured 7 wins across the season
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Witham Villa's season was marred by a higher number of losses than wins, and a goal difference of -16 indicates defensive vulnerabilities. Improving consistency, tightening defensive organization, and converting more scoring opportunities could help elevate their league standing in future campaigns.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was a tough but instructive journey for Witham Villa. Their strengths lay in their ability to secure wins and maintain competitive spirit, but the team needs to address defensive frailties and consistency issues to climb higher in the division. With continued effort and focus, they can turn these lessons into future success.