Season Review · July 28, 2025
Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Chepham Albion's 2023/24 season in Division 5 has been a challenging journey marked by significant struggles on both ends of the pitch. Finishing 10th in their league with only 4 wins and a staggering 18 losses, the team faced numerous hurdles throughout the campaign. A notable fun fact from this season is their goal difference of -33, highlighting defensive vulnerabilities that hampered their overall performance. Despite these setbacks, the squad showed resilience and moments of individual brilliance, laying the groundwork for future growth.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
10th
Points
12
Record
4-0-18
GD
-33
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
12
Win Rate
18%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
3-4-3-A
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Luis Gonzalez
CF
4 contributions
Top scorer
Luis Gonzalez
CF
4 goals
Top assists
Marcel Le Roux
CF
2 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 12
- P21
- Scoring
- 24
- P17
- Defence
- 57
- P33
- Goal difference
- -33
- P21
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
4-0-18
Wins
4
18%
Draws
0
0%
Losses
18
82%
Attack · Defence
-33 GD
Goal Contributions
Luis Gonzalez
Player · 4G
4
Ramy Ismail
Player · 3G · 1A
4
Toure Toure
Player · 2G
2
Laurent Barbier
Player · 2G
2
Marcel Le Roux
Player · 2G · 2A
4
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
Chepham Albion's 2023/24 season in Division 5 has been a challenging journey marked by significant struggles on both ends of the pitch. Finishing 10th in their league with only 4 wins and a staggering 18 losses, the team faced numerous hurdles throughout the campaign. A notable fun fact from this season is their goal difference of -33, highlighting defensive vulnerabilities that hampered their overall performance. Despite these setbacks, the squad showed resilience and moments of individual brilliance, laying the groundwork for future growth.
This season served as a crucial learning curve for Chepham Albion, emphasizing the need for defensive solidity and consistency. While the results were disappointing, the team’s efforts and individual contributions, especially from players like Luis Gonzalez and Ramy Ismail, provided hope for a more competitive future.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Player Contributions:Multiple players contributed goals and assists, showcasing team effort.
- Top Goalscorer:Luis Gonzalez with 4 goals.
- Versatile Players:Several players, including Marcel Le Roux, contributed both offensively and defensively.
- Defensive Lessons:Season highlighted the importance of defensive organization and resilience.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Chepham Albion’s season was marred by defensive frailties, as evidenced by their -33 goal difference. Strengthening defensive organization, reducing individual errors, and fostering greater team cohesion will be vital moving forward. Additionally, converting more goal-scoring opportunities could help turn narrow defeats into valuable points.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Chepham Albion's 2023/24 season was a difficult campaign, marked by defensive struggles and a tough league position. The team’s resilience and individual contributions provided some positives amid the challenges. Moving forward, focusing on defensive stability and consistency will be key to climbing the table. With a clearer tactical approach and continued development, the club has the potential to turn this season into a stepping stone for future success.