Season Review · July 28, 2025
Foundation building - Laying the groundwork for future success
Cheafford Park's 11th season in the eighth division was a year of steady progress and foundational efforts. Finishing in 7th place with 8 wins, 5 draws, and 9 losses, the team accumulated 29 points. Despite not challenging for promotion, the club demonstrated resilience and a balanced approach, highlighted by a goal difference of +1 — more goals scored than conceded, a promising sign for future development. Fun fact: Cheafford Park managed a positive goal difference of +1, showcasing their ability to keep games tight and competitive.
Gary's mark
5/5
Below Average
Finished
7th
Points
29
Record
8-5-9
GD
+1
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
7th
Points
29
Win Rate
36%
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
- 29
- P42
- Scoring
- 30
- P67
- Defence
- 29
- P67
- Goal difference
- +1
- P75
5/5
Season mark
Below Average
Campaign Record
8-5-9
Wins
8
36%
Draws
5
23%
Losses
9
41%
Attack · Defence
+1 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
Cheafford Park's 11th season in the eighth division was a year of steady progress and foundational efforts. Finishing in 7th place with 8 wins, 5 draws, and 9 losses, the team accumulated 29 points. Despite not challenging for promotion, the club demonstrated resilience and a balanced approach, highlighted by a goal difference of +1 — more goals scored than conceded, a promising sign for future development. Fun fact: Cheafford Park managed a positive goal difference of +1, showcasing their ability to keep games tight and competitive.
This season was characterized by a collective team effort, with several players contributing across the board. Although individual statistics were modest, the team’s overall stability and defensive organization set a solid foundation for growth. The season's focus on building cohesion and experience suggests that Cheafford Park is preparing for a more competitive push in upcoming campaigns.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Maintained a positive goal difference of +1
- Demonstrated defensive resilience with only 29 goals conceded
- Achieved a balanced record of wins, draws, and losses
- Emphasized team contribution with multiple players contributing in various ways
Standout Filings
Player Analysis and Standout Performers
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Giuseppe Conte:The team player — Contributing in multiple ways
- Jorge Gonzalez:The team player — Contributing in multiple ways
- Eric Hussain:The team player — Contributing in multiple ways
- Allan Carroll:The team player — Contributing in multiple ways
- Willi Schneider:The team player — Contributing in multiple ways
While individual stats may not stand out, these players exemplify the collective effort that defined Cheafford Park’s season.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
The team could benefit from increased offensive output to convert more of their positive defensive efforts into wins. Developing goal-scoring capabilities and creating more scoring opportunities will be crucial. Additionally, gaining match-winning consistency and reducing the number of losses will help climb the league table.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Cheafford Park's season was marked by steady progress and a solid foundation for future success. Their positive goal difference and balanced record reflect a team that is capable of competing effectively. Moving forward, enhancing attacking potency and building on defensive stability will be key to climbing higher in the standings. With continued development and strategic improvements, Cheafford Park has the potential to elevate their performance in upcoming seasons.