Season Review · July 28, 2025
Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Sury Town’s 11th season in the league was undoubtedly a challenging one, marked by struggles on both ends of the pitch. Competing in Division 3 of League 2, the team finished in 10th place, accumulating just 16 points from 5 wins, 1 draw, and 16 losses. The fun fact of the season reveals a significant defensive issue, with a goal difference of -47, highlighting the defensive struggles that plagued the team throughout the campaign. Despite these setbacks, there were moments of individual brilliance and team effort that provided hope for future improvement.
Gary's mark
5/5
Poor
Finished
10th
Points
16
Record
5-1-16
GD
-47
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
16
Win Rate
23%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
5-2-3-A
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Sungmin Cheon
RCM
8 contributions
Top scorer
Sungmin Cheon
RCM
5 goals
Top assists
Raffaele Barone
LWB
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 16
- P21
- Scoring
- 34
- P21
- Defence
- 81
- P21
- Goal difference
- -47
- P21
5/5
Season mark
Poor
Campaign Record
5-1-16
Wins
5
23%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
16
73%
Attack · Defence
-47 GD
Goal Contributions
Sungmin Cheon
Player · 5G · 3A
8
Lutz Lang
Player · 3G · 3A
6
Kassoum Kouassi
Player · 2G
2
Iker Gonzalez
Player
0
Paul Bell
Player · 1G · 1A
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
Sury Town’s 11th season in the league was undoubtedly a challenging one, marked by struggles on both ends of the pitch. Competing in Division 3 of League 2, the team finished in 10th place, accumulating just 16 points from 5 wins, 1 draw, and 16 losses. The fun fact of the season reveals a significant defensive issue, with a goal difference of -47, highlighting the defensive struggles that plagued the team throughout the campaign. Despite these setbacks, there were moments of individual brilliance and team effort that provided hope for future improvement.
This season served as a learning curve for Sury Town, emphasizing the need for defensive solidity and consistency. The team showed resilience in attack, netting 34 goals, but often lacked the defensive organization to close out games. The season’s difficulties underscore the importance of strategic adjustments and squad strengthening to climb the league table in the coming seasons.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Sungmin Cheon led the attack with 5 goals and 3 assists, showcasing his versatility
- Lutz Lang contributed both offensively and creatively with 3 goals and 3 assists
- Iker Gonzalez was a consistent presence, making 13 appearances
- Despite the tough season, the team displayed fighting spirit and individual talent
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Defensively, Sury Town needs a significant overhaul to address the -47 goal difference. Improving defensive organization, communication, and discipline will be crucial. Additionally, increasing squad depth and consistency will help reduce the number of losses and turn some of those defeats into valuable points.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Sury Town’s season was a difficult one, characterized by defensive frailty and inconsistent results. The team’s strengths lie in its individual talents and willingness to contribute across the pitch, but it must focus on defensive organization and strategic planning to climb the league table. With targeted improvements and a focus on defensive solidity, the club can look forward to a more competitive and balanced campaign in the future.