Season Review · September 8, 2026
Witne Villa: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Witne Villa's Season 22 was a challenging campaign in Division 8, finishing in 10th place. The team managed to secure only 4 wins, while drawing 7 matches and suffering 11 defeats. Their goal-scoring efforts were modest, with just 19 goals scored throughout the season, and their defensive record was a significant hurdle, conceding 40 goals. The fun fact for this season highlights their defensive struggles, with a goal difference of -21, reflecting the difficulties faced at the back. Despite some resilience in securing points through draws, the overall performance fell short of expectations, leading to a season marked by inconsistency and defensive vulnerabilities.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
10th
Points
19
Record
4-7-11
GD
-21
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
10th
Points
19
Win Rate
18%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-2-2-2-WB
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Nilson Pires
LCF
8 contributions
Top scorer
Nilson Pires
LCF
7 goals
Top assists
Philippe Robert
RCF
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 19
- P21
- Scoring
- 19
- P13
- Defence
- 40
- P63
- Clean sheets
- 6
- P71
- Goal difference
- -21
- P29
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
4-7-11
Wins
4
18%
Draws
7
32%
Losses
11
50%
Attack · Defence
-21 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
Witne Villa's Season 22 was a challenging campaign in Division 8, finishing in 10th place. The team managed to secure only 4 wins, while drawing 7 matches and suffering 11 defeats. Their goal-scoring efforts were modest, with just 19 goals scored throughout the season, and their defensive record was a significant hurdle, conceding 40 goals. The fun fact for this season highlights their defensive struggles, with a goal difference of -21, reflecting the difficulties faced at the back. Despite some resilience in securing points through draws, the overall performance fell short of expectations, leading to a season marked by inconsistency and defensive vulnerabilities.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Mid-table finish in Division 8 (10th place)
- Secured 7 draws, showing resilience in some matches
- Total goals scored: 19, demonstrating offensive challenges
- Conceded 40 goals, highlighting defensive struggles
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Witne Villa's season was hampered by defensive issues, as evidenced by their goal difference of -21. Improving defensive organization and reducing goals conceded would be crucial for better results in future campaigns. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring output would help convert more matches into wins, boosting overall points and league position.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Witne Villa's Season 22 was marked by defensive struggles and limited offensive success, resulting in a 10th place finish in Division 8. The team showed resilience with several draws but lacked the consistency needed to climb higher in the table. Strengths include their ability to avoid defeat in many matches, but significant improvements are needed in defense and attack to achieve a more competitive standing in the next season.