Season Review · July 28, 2025
Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Hedges Park's 11th season in the sixth division has been a challenging journey, marked by defensive struggles and a tough fight for consistency. Finishing in 11th place with just 6 wins, 1 draw, and 15 losses, the team amassed 19 points, highlighting the uphill battle faced throughout the campaign. A notable fun fact from this season is their goal difference of -39, underscoring the defensive issues that hampered their overall performance. Despite the setbacks, the team showed resilience and moments of individual brilliance, setting the stage for future growth.
Gary's mark
5/5
Poor
Finished
11th
Points
19
Record
6-1-15
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
19
Win Rate
27%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-3-3-H
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Mario Gimeno
RW
10 contributions
Top scorer
Mario Gimeno
RW
6 goals
Top assists
Yousef Salama
RCM
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 19
- P13
- Scoring
- 33
- P21
- Defence
- 72
- P13
- Goal difference
- -39
- P13
5/5
Season mark
Poor
Campaign Record
6-1-15
Wins
6
27%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
15
68%
Attack · Defence
-39 GD
Goal Contributions
Carlos Sanchez
Player · 6G · 1A
7
Mario Gimeno
Player · 6G · 4A
10
Yousef Salama
Player · 4G · 6A
10
Javier Lopez
Player · 4G · 4A
8
Andrew Lewis
Player · 2G
2
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
Hedges Park's 11th season in the sixth division has been a challenging journey, marked by defensive struggles and a tough fight for consistency. Finishing in 11th place with just 6 wins, 1 draw, and 15 losses, the team amassed 19 points, highlighting the uphill battle faced throughout the campaign. A notable fun fact from this season is their goal difference of -39, underscoring the defensive issues that hampered their overall performance. Despite the setbacks, the team showed resilience and moments of individual brilliance, setting the stage for future growth.
This season served as a valuable learning experience, revealing areas that need reinforcement while also showcasing some promising talent. The squad's commitment and effort were evident, and with targeted improvements, Hedges Park can aim higher in the next campaign.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Top scorers Carlos Sanchez and Mario Gimeno both netted 6 goals each
- Mario Gimeno also contributed with 4 assists, demonstrating versatility
- Yousef Salama led in assists with 6, creating numerous scoring opportunities
- Consistent appearances from key players like Javier Lopez and Andrew Lewis
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Defensively, Hedges Park faced significant challenges, as reflected in their goal difference of -39. Improving defensive organization and consistency will be crucial in turning around their fortunes. Additionally, increasing the number of wins and reducing losses will help climb the league table and build confidence within the squad.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Hedges Park's season has been a tough but instructive experience. The team showed resilience and individual talent, especially from players like Sanchez, Gimeno, and Salama. However, defensive frailties and inconsistent results have hindered their progress. Strengthening defensive cohesion and building on offensive contributions will be key to future success. With focused improvements, Hedges Park can aim for a more competitive and balanced campaign next season.