Season Review · July 28, 2025
Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Fazeley Town's 2023/24 season in Division 6 has been a challenging journey, marked by defensive struggles and a tough fight for consistency. Finishing in 11th place out of the league's 15 teams, the club accumulated just 17 points from 22 matches—winning 5, drawing 2, and suffering 15 defeats. The fun fact of the season reveals a goal difference of -39, highlighting the defensive vulnerabilities that plagued the team throughout the campaign. Despite these setbacks, there were moments of individual brilliance and team effort that kept spirits alive and provided a foundation for future improvement.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
11th
Points
17
Record
5-2-15
GD
-39
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
11th
Points
17
Win Rate
23%
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
Francisco Rodrigues
AM
5 contributions
Top scorer
Francisco Rodrigues
AM
4 goals
Top assists
Ricardo De Souza
LB
3 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 17
- P13
- Scoring
- 33
- P13
- Defence
- 72
- P13
- Goal difference
- -39
- P13
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
5-2-15
Wins
5
23%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
15
68%
Attack · Defence
-39 GD
Goal Contributions
Aaron Hunter
Player · 4G
4
Francisco Rodrigues
Player · 4G · 1A
5
Oscar Hernandez
Player · 3G · 2A
5
Luiz Dos Santos
Player · 3G · 1A
4
Chris Clarke
Player · 3G · 2A
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
Fazeley Town's 2023/24 season in Division 6 has been a challenging journey, marked by defensive struggles and a tough fight for consistency. Finishing in 11th place out of the league's 15 teams, the club accumulated just 17 points from 22 matches—winning 5, drawing 2, and suffering 15 defeats. The fun fact of the season reveals a goal difference of -39, highlighting the defensive vulnerabilities that plagued the team throughout the campaign. Despite these setbacks, there were moments of individual brilliance and team effort that kept spirits alive and provided a foundation for future improvement.
This season has been a learning curve for Fazeley Town, emphasizing the need for defensive solidity and tactical adjustments. The squad showed resilience and a willingness to contribute across the pitch, but consistency and defensive organization remain areas to develop. The club's commitment to building a stronger team environment will be crucial in the upcoming season.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Top scorers: Francisco Rodrigues and Aaron Hunter with 4 goals each
- Key contributors: Luiz Dos Santos and Chris Clarke provided vital assists
- Player versatility: Multiple players contributed offensively and defensively
- Notable appearances: Francisco Rodrigues featured in 13 matches, showing durability
- Defensive lessons: The team faced significant challenges at the back
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Defensive organization remains the most pressing issue for Fazeley Town. The team conceded 72 goals, which significantly impacted their league standing. Improving defensive discipline, positioning, and communication will be essential. Additionally, consistency in performance and reducing the number of defeats will help climb the league table in the next season.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Fazeley Town's season has been a tough but instructive experience. The squad showed commitment and individual contributions, but defensive frailties and inconsistent results hindered their progress. Strengths include versatile players and offensive efforts from key contributors, yet the team must focus on defensive solidity and tactical discipline to turn performances around. With targeted improvements, the club can aim for a more competitive and balanced campaign next season.