Season Review · July 28, 2025
Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Axmundham's 11th season in the sixth division was undoubtedly a challenging journey, marked by a mixture of resilience and areas needing growth. Finishing in 11th place out of the league's 16 teams, the club accumulated 24 points from 6 wins, 6 draws, and 10 losses. The season's fun fact? It was truly a season of football with its own unique story, filled with moments of perseverance and lessons learned on the pitch.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
11th
Points
24
Record
6-6-10
GD
-13
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
24
Win Rate
27%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-2-3-1
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Rai Kitahara
RCM
9 contributions
Top scorer
Cheolmin Gang
RW
5 goals
Top assists
Rai Kitahara
RCM
7 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 24
- P13
- Scoring
- 34
- P29
- Defence
- 47
- P25
- Goal difference
- -13
- P17
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
6-6-10
Wins
6
27%
Draws
6
27%
Losses
10
45%
Attack · Defence
-13 GD
Goal Contributions
Manuel Carrillo
Player · 5G · 1A
6
Cheolmin Gang
Player · 5G · 1A
6
Hyuntae Jang
Player · 4G
4
Tsutomu Hotta
Player · 3G · 2A
5
Sangjun Seo
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
Axmundham's 11th season in the sixth division was undoubtedly a challenging journey, marked by a mixture of resilience and areas needing growth. Finishing in 11th place out of the league's 16 teams, the club accumulated 24 points from 6 wins, 6 draws, and 10 losses. The season's fun fact? It was truly a season of football with its own unique story, filled with moments of perseverance and lessons learned on the pitch.
Despite the difficulties, there were bright spots, especially from the team’s top performers who contributed significantly across the board. The season served as a foundation for future improvement, emphasizing the importance of consistency and defensive solidity. Axmundham's campaign may have been tough, but it was also a valuable chapter in their ongoing development.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Top Scorers:Manuel Carrillo and Cheolmin Gang both netted 5 goals each, showcasing attacking potential.
- Versatile Contributors:Multiple players, including Tsutomu Hotta and Sangjun Seo, contributed with goals and assists.
- Defensive Effort:The team conceded 47 goals, highlighting areas for defensive strengthening.
- Competitive Spirit:Achieved 6 draws, demonstrating resilience in tight matches.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Axmundham's season highlighted the need for a more solid defensive organization, as conceding 47 goals impacted their overall standing. Increasing consistency in performances and reducing the number of losses could elevate their league position. Additionally, fostering more goal-scoring opportunities and converting draws into wins would be key to climbing higher in the table.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
While the season was marked by its share of difficulties, Axmundham showed resilience and individual brilliance from key players. The team’s strengths lie in their versatile contributors and fighting spirit, but defensive stability and consistency remain areas for growth. With focused improvements, the club can aim for a more competitive and successful campaign in the future.