Season Review · July 28, 2025
Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Ellset Albion's 11th season in the seventh division was undeniably challenging. Finishing in 10th place with just 4 wins and a staggering 18 losses, the team faced significant hurdles throughout the campaign. The season's fun fact highlights their defensive struggles, with a goal difference of -66, reflecting the difficulties in maintaining solidity at the back. Despite their efforts, the team found it hard to turn matches around, often conceding more than they scored. This season served as a tough learning curve, emphasizing the need for defensive organization and consistency.
Gary's mark
2/5
Poor
Finished
10th
Points
12
Record
4-0-18
GD
-66
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
12
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
Allan Carroll
LCB
0 contributions
Top scorer
Allan Carroll
LCB
0 goals
Top assists
Allan Carroll
LCB
0 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 12
- P21
- Scoring
- 21
- P21
- Defence
- 87
- P13
- Goal difference
- -66
- P21
2/5
Season mark
Poor
Campaign Record
4-0-18
Wins
4
18%
Draws
0
0%
Losses
18
82%
Attack · Defence
-66 GD
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
Ellset Albion's 11th season in the seventh division was undeniably challenging. Finishing in 10th place with just 4 wins and a staggering 18 losses, the team faced significant hurdles throughout the campaign. The season's fun fact highlights their defensive struggles, with a goal difference of -66, reflecting the difficulties in maintaining solidity at the back. Despite their efforts, the team found it hard to turn matches around, often conceding more than they scored. This season served as a tough learning curve, emphasizing the need for defensive organization and consistency.
Interestingly, the squad's top players—Phillip Lewis, James McDonald, Eric Hussain, Jorge Alvez, and Pedro Chagas—contributed in multiple ways, even if their individual stats didn't shine on the score sheet. Their collective effort and team spirit remain vital as the club looks to rebuild and improve in the upcoming season.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Team spirit and contribution across multiple roles
- Learning opportunities from a tough season
- Defensive resilience to be strengthened
Standout Filings
Player Analysis and Standout Performers
Filed by
Gary Nano
While individual statistics were limited, the contributions of the top players—Phillip Lewis, James McDonald, Eric Hussain, Jorge Alvez, and Pedro Chagas—highlight a team effort in multiple facets of play. Their dedication and versatility are assets to the club, and their experience will be crucial in future development.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Defensive organization must be a priority, as evidenced by the substantial goal difference. Improving communication and positioning at the back could help reduce conceding so many goals. Additionally, creating more scoring opportunities and converting chances will be essential to turn draws and narrow losses into wins.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Ellset Albion's season was marked by adversity and defensive struggles, culminating in a bottom-half finish. The team’s strengths lie in their collective effort and resilience, but significant improvements are needed in defense and goal-scoring. With a focus on tactical discipline and player development, the club has the potential to bounce back stronger next season.