Season Review · July 28, 2025
Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
The 2023/24 season proved to be a challenging journey for Colton Wanderers in the seventh division of the league. Finishing in 10th place with only 4 wins, 2 draws, and a staggering 16 losses, the team struggled to find consistency on the pitch. The season's fun fact highlights their defensive woes: a goal difference of -69, reflecting significant defensive struggles throughout the campaign. Despite their efforts, the team conceded 81 goals while managing just 12 goals for, making it clear that defensive solidity was a major hurdle.
Gary's mark
5/5
Poor
Finished
10th
Points
14
Record
4-2-16
GD
-69
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
14
Win Rate
18%
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
Abran Koffi
0 contributions
Top scorer
Abran Koffi
0 goals
Top assists
Abran Koffi
0 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 14
- P25
- Scoring
- 12
- P13
- Defence
- 81
- P13
- Goal difference
- -69
- P13
5/5
Season mark
Poor
Campaign Record
4-2-16
Wins
4
18%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
16
73%
Attack · Defence
-69 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
The 2023/24 season proved to be a challenging journey for Colton Wanderers in the seventh division of the league. Finishing in 10th place with only 4 wins, 2 draws, and a staggering 16 losses, the team struggled to find consistency on the pitch. The season's fun fact highlights their defensive woes: a goal difference of -69, reflecting significant defensive struggles throughout the campaign. Despite their efforts, the team conceded 81 goals while managing just 12 goals for, making it clear that defensive solidity was a major hurdle.
This campaign has been a tough learning curve for Colton Wanderers, emphasizing the need for defensive organization and resilience. While the team showed spirit and camaraderie, the overall results suggest that significant improvements are necessary to climb the league table in the coming seasons.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Team spirit and camaraderie maintained despite tough results
- Multiple players contributed in various roles, showcasing team versatility
- Gained valuable experience for future development and growth
Standout Filings
Player Analysis and Standout Performers
Filed by
Gary Nano
The season's standout players, including Wael Ahmad, Taemin Rhee, Antonio Silva, Francisco Chavez, and Thomas Kopp, all contributed in multiple ways, embodying the team spirit. However, none registered goals or assists, highlighting the offensive struggles faced throughout the season. Their collective effort in contributing across various roles was commendable, but more individual impact is needed to turn results around.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Defensive organization remains the top priority for Colton Wanderers. Conceding 81 goals indicates a need for better defensive tactics, positioning, and perhaps personnel adjustments. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring opportunities and offensive creativity will be crucial to improve their league standing and overall performance.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Colton Wanderers' 2023/24 season was a tough but valuable experience. Their main strengths lie in team cohesion and the willingness to contribute across the pitch. However, defensive frailties and a lack of offensive firepower have hindered their progress. With targeted improvements in defense and attack, the club has the potential to turn this difficult season into a stepping stone for future success.