Season Review · July 28, 2025
Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Paidge Albion's 11th season in the league was undoubtedly a challenging journey. Competing in Division 4 of League 2, the team faced numerous hurdles, finishing in 9th place with a record of 6 wins, 2 draws, and 14 losses. The season's fun fact highlights a key issue: a goal difference of -34, reflecting defensive struggles that hampered their overall performance. Despite the setbacks, the team showed resilience and some promising individual contributions, setting the stage for growth and development in the seasons ahead.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
9th
Points
20
Record
6-2-14
GD
-34
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
9th
Points
20
Win Rate
27%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-5-1
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Gun Hong
CF
10 contributions
Top scorer
James Stephens
RAM
8 goals
Top assists
Frederic Mercier
LM
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 20
- P29
- Scoring
- 41
- P29
- Defence
- 75
- P29
- Goal difference
- -34
- P29
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
6-2-14
Wins
6
27%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
14
64%
Attack · Defence
-34 GD
Goal Contributions
James Stephens
Player · 8G
8
Gun Hong
Player · 7G · 3A
10
Benedikt Kopp
Player · 4G · 4A
8
Michel Michel
Player · 3G · 2A
5
Honoka Fukuhara
Player · 3G · 2A
5
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
Paidge Albion's 11th season in the league was undoubtedly a challenging journey. Competing in Division 4 of League 2, the team faced numerous hurdles, finishing in 9th place with a record of 6 wins, 2 draws, and 14 losses. The season's fun fact highlights a key issue: a goal difference of -34, reflecting defensive struggles that hampered their overall performance. Despite the setbacks, the team showed resilience and some promising individual contributions, setting the stage for growth and development in the seasons ahead.
This campaign served as a valuable learning experience for Paidge Albion, emphasizing the need for defensive solidity and consistency. While the attacking players showed flashes of brilliance, the defensive frailties often left them vulnerable. The season's difficulties underscore the importance of strategic adjustments and squad improvements to climb higher in the league standings.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- James Stephens led the team with 8 goals, showcasing his offensive threat
- Gun Hong contributed with 7 goals and 3 assists, demonstrating versatility
- Benedikt Kopp was a key playmaker with 4 goals and 4 assists
- Michel Michel and Honoka Fukuhara both contributed significantly with multiple goals and assists
- The team scored a total of 41 goals despite defensive issues
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Defensive organization remains the primary concern for Paidge Albion. The significant goal difference indicates that conceding too many goals was a recurring issue. Improving defensive cohesion, discipline, and perhaps adding experienced defenders could help turn losses into draws or wins. Additionally, consistency across the squad and reducing the number of goals conceded per game will be crucial for future success.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Paidge Albion's season was marked by adversity and room for growth. The team displayed resilience and individual talent, but defensive vulnerabilities and inconsistent results hindered their league position. Strengths include offensive contributions from key players like James Stephens and Gun Hong, as well as a committed squad effort. Moving forward, focusing on defensive stability and squad depth will be essential to climb the league table and achieve more positive results. This season serves as a foundation for future improvement, and with targeted adjustments, Paidge Albion can aim higher in the next campaign.