Season Review · July 28, 2025
Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Fross-upon's 2023/24 season in the seventh division has been a challenging journey, marked by defensive struggles and inconsistent results. Finishing in 11th place out of the league's teams, the club amassed just 14 points from 4 wins, 2 draws, and 16 losses. A notable fun fact from this campaign is their goal difference of -41, highlighting significant defensive issues that hampered their overall performance. Despite the difficulties, the team showed resilience and moments of individual brilliance, setting the stage for future growth.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
11th
Points
14
Record
4-2-16
GD
-41
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
14
Win Rate
18%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
5-2-3
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Oscar Lopez
LW
6 contributions
Top scorer
Oscar Lopez
LW
5 goals
Top assists
Andres Gauna
RW
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 14
- P13
- Scoring
- 26
- P13
- Defence
- 67
- P13
- Goal difference
- -41
- P13
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
4-2-16
Wins
4
18%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
16
73%
Attack · Defence
-41 GD
Goal Contributions
Oscar Lopez
Player · 5G · 1A
6
Julien Allain
Player · 3G
3
Mohamed Shams
Player · 3G
3
Andres Gauna
Player · 2G · 4A
6
Alain Andre
Player · 2G · 1A
3
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
Fross-upon's 2023/24 season in the seventh division has been a challenging journey, marked by defensive struggles and inconsistent results. Finishing in 11th place out of the league's teams, the club amassed just 14 points from 4 wins, 2 draws, and 16 losses. A notable fun fact from this campaign is their goal difference of -41, highlighting significant defensive issues that hampered their overall performance. Despite the difficulties, the team showed resilience and moments of individual brilliance, setting the stage for future growth.
This season served as a crucial learning experience for Fross-upon, emphasizing the need for defensive solidity and tactical adjustments. The squad's top performers contributed across multiple facets of play, demonstrating team spirit and versatility. With a focus on development and strategic improvements, the club aims to bounce back stronger in the next campaign.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Oscar Lopezled the scoring with 5 goals, showcasing his offensive threat.
- Andres Gaunawas a key playmaker, contributing 4 assists and 2 goals.
- The team showed resilience in some matches, fighting hard despite the overall results.
- Development focus for next season to address defensive vulnerabilities.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Defensive organization remains a critical area for growth, as reflected by the substantial goal difference. The team must focus on defensive discipline, positioning, and communication to prevent conceding so many goals. Additionally, consistency across matches and tactical adjustments could help turn narrow losses into valuable points.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Fross-upon's season has been marked by adversity, with notable defensive struggles and a challenging league position. The squad’s strengths lie in their team spirit and versatile players who contribute across the pitch. However, to elevate their performance, significant improvements in defensive organization and tactical discipline are necessary. With focused development and strategic planning, the club can aim for a more competitive and balanced campaign in the future.