Season Review · July 28, 2025
Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Hareham Villa's 11th season in the league was undoubtedly a challenging journey, marked by a mix of resilience and lessons learned. Finishing 10th in Division 5 with a total of 21 points, the team faced a tough campaign that tested their consistency and defensive solidity. Fun fact: this season was a tapestry of unique stories, with moments of brilliance amidst the struggles, making it a season of football with its own distinct narrative.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
10th
Points
21
Record
6-3-13
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
10th
Points
21
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-A
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Yves Marie
AM
9 contributions
Top scorer
Marcos Fuenzalida
RCM
5 goals
Top assists
Yves Marie
AM
7 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 21
- P21
- Scoring
- 48
- P29
- Defence
- 61
- P38
- Goal difference
- -13
- P21
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
6-3-13
Wins
6
27%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
13
59%
Attack · Defence
-13 GD
Goal Contributions
Marcos Fuenzalida
Player · 5G · 3A
8
Alexandre Andre
Player · 4G · 3A
7
Stephen Phillips
Player · 4G · 1A
5
Lazaro Solis
Player · 4G · 1A
5
Augustine Monday
Player · 4G
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
Hareham Villa's 11th season in the league was undoubtedly a challenging journey, marked by a mix of resilience and lessons learned. Finishing 10th in Division 5 with a total of 21 points, the team faced a tough campaign that tested their consistency and defensive solidity. Fun fact: this season was a tapestry of unique stories, with moments of brilliance amidst the struggles, making it a season of football with its own distinct narrative.
Despite the difficulties, Hareham Villa displayed moments of promise and individual brilliance. Their attacking output was respectable, and several players stepped up to contribute across the pitch. The season's adversity provides a solid foundation for growth and future success.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Top scorer: Marcos Fuenzalida with 5 goals
- Consistent contributors: Multiple players with 4+ goals and assists
- Resilient performances from key players like Alexandre Andre and Augustine Monday
- Showed team spirit with multiple players contributing in various ways
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Hareham Villa's season highlighted the need for defensive organization and consistency. The team conceded 61 goals, indicating room for improvement at the back. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring efficiency and reducing costly losses could help climb the league table in future campaigns.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Hareham Villa's season was a difficult one, marked by challenges but also by resilience and individual contributions. The team demonstrated potential, especially through versatile players who contributed across multiple facets of play. Strengths include their attacking options and team spirit, but defensive solidity and consistency remain areas to develop. With focused improvements, the club can aim for a more competitive and balanced campaign next season.