Season Review · July 28, 2025
Foundation building - Laying the groundwork for future success
Havils Albion's 11th season in the sixth tier of football was a year of steady development amid challenges. Finishing in 9th place out of the division's teams, the club managed to secure 6 wins, 4 draws, and 12 losses. The season's fun fact reveals a significant defensive struggle, with a goal difference of -22, highlighting the need for a more resilient backline. Despite these setbacks, the team showed resilience and a commitment to building a foundation for future growth.
Gary's mark
5/5
Poor
Finished
9th
Points
22
Record
6-4-12
GD
-22
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
22
Win Rate
27%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-4-2
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
- 22
- P33
- Scoring
- 17
- P13
- Defence
- 39
- P29
- Goal difference
- -22
- P21
5/5
Season mark
Poor
Campaign Record
6-4-12
Wins
6
27%
Draws
4
18%
Losses
12
55%
Attack · Defence
-22 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
Havils Albion's 11th season in the sixth tier of football was a year of steady development amid challenges. Finishing in 9th place out of the division's teams, the club managed to secure 6 wins, 4 draws, and 12 losses. The season's fun fact reveals a significant defensive struggle, with a goal difference of -22, highlighting the need for a more resilient backline. Despite these setbacks, the team showed resilience and a commitment to building a foundation for future growth.
This season was characterized by a focus on team cohesion and development, with many players contributing across various roles. While the results didn't reflect immediate success, the experience gained will be vital in shaping the club's trajectory in upcoming seasons.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Secured 6 wins across the season
- Maintained a solid number of draws (4)
- Demonstrated team spirit with multiple contributors
- Laid the groundwork for future defensive improvements
Standout Filings
Player Analysis and Standout Performers
Filed by
Gary Nano
While individual statistics were limited, the season's notable contributors were the team players who contributed in multiple ways:
- Giuseppe Conte: The team player – Contributing in multiple ways
- Antonio Castelli: The team player – Contributing in multiple ways
- Willi Schneider: The team player – Contributing in multiple ways
- Allan Carroll: The team player – Contributing in multiple ways
- Jorge Alvez: The team player – Contributing in multiple ways
Their collective effort underscored the club's focus on unity and versatility, even if standout individual performances were scarce.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
The most pressing issue this season was defensive stability, as evidenced by the -22 goal difference. Strengthening the backline and improving defensive organization should be priorities. Additionally, converting more scoring opportunities could help turn draws into wins and reduce losses.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Havils Albion's season was marked by resilience and a focus on development. The team showed commendable team spirit, with multiple players contributing across roles. However, defensive frailties and goal-scoring inconsistencies hindered overall success. Moving forward, investing in defensive solidity and attacking efficiency will be crucial for climbing the ranks and achieving more positive results. This season sets the stage for future progress, provided the club addresses its key weaknesses.