Season Review · July 28, 2025
Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Alsham Town's 11th season in the sixth division has been a challenging journey marked by defensive struggles and a tough battle for consistency. Finishing in 10th place with just 3 wins, 1 draw, and 18 losses, the club faced significant hurdles throughout the campaign. The team scored 20 goals but conceded a staggering 75, resulting in a goal difference of -55 — a clear indicator of defensive vulnerabilities that hampered their overall performance. Despite the difficulties, the season provided valuable lessons and a foundation to build upon moving forward.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
10th
Points
10
Record
3-1-18
GD
-55
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
10
Win Rate
14%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
3-4-3-A
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Emmanuel Dahiru
AM
8 contributions
Top scorer
Emmanuel Dahiru
AM
5 goals
Top assists
Emmanuel Dahiru
AM
3 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 10
- P17
- Scoring
- 20
- P21
- Defence
- 75
- P21
- Goal difference
- -55
- P21
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
3-1-18
Wins
3
14%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
18
82%
Attack · Defence
-55 GD
Goal Contributions
Emmanuel Dahiru
Player · 5G · 3A
8
Ramy Farid
Player · 2G · 1A
3
Ralph Lee
Player · 2G
2
William Watts
Player · 2G · 1A
3
Federico Ruggeri
Player · 2G
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
Alsham Town's 11th season in the sixth division has been a challenging journey marked by defensive struggles and a tough battle for consistency. Finishing in 10th place with just 3 wins, 1 draw, and 18 losses, the club faced significant hurdles throughout the campaign. The team scored 20 goals but conceded a staggering 75, resulting in a goal difference of -55 — a clear indicator of defensive vulnerabilities that hampered their overall performance. Despite the difficulties, the season provided valuable lessons and a foundation to build upon moving forward.
A fun fact from this season is the goal difference of -55, highlighting the defensive struggles that plagued the team throughout the year. While the results were not what they hoped for, the players' resilience and effort remain commendable, and the club will undoubtedly aim to address these issues in the upcoming season.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Emmanuel Dahiru led the team with 5 goals and 3 assists, showcasing his versatility and contribution in multiple ways.
- Several players, including Ralph Lee and William Watts, contributed with multiple goals and assists, demonstrating team effort.
- The squad displayed resilience in difficult matches, fighting to the end despite the results.
- The season highlighted areas for improvement, especially in defensive organization and consistency.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
The primary focus for Alsham Town moving forward should be strengthening their defensive organization to reduce goals conceded. Improving consistency across matches and developing a more cohesive team strategy will be crucial to climb the league table and secure better results. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring efficiency and maintaining player fitness could help turn narrow losses into valuable points.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Alsham Town's season has been marked by significant challenges, particularly defensively, as reflected in their -55 goal difference. The team showed resilience and individual contributions from key players, but overall, the results highlight the need for strategic improvements. Strengths include player versatility and team effort, while areas for growth involve defensive solidity and consistency. With focused development, the club can aim for a more competitive campaign next season.