Season Review · July 28, 2025
Foundation building - Laying the groundwork for future success
Upton Town's 8th division campaign was a season of steady development and resilience. Finishing in 5th place with 28 points, the team demonstrated a balanced approach, securing 7 wins, 7 draws, and 8 losses. Despite a modest goal tally of 22 and conceding 31, the season was characterized by a collective effort and a focus on building a solid foundation for the seasons ahead. Fun fact: A season of football with its own unique story—Upton Town's journey was marked by moments of perseverance and team spirit.
Gary's mark
5/5
Below Average
Finished
5th
Points
28
Record
7-7-8
GD
-9
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
5th
Points
28
Win Rate
32%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-1-4-1
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Aboubakar Kouakou
0 contributions
Top scorer
Aboubakar Kouakou
0 goals
Top assists
Aboubakar Kouakou
0 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 28
- P63
- Scoring
- 22
- P13
- Defence
- 31
- P46
- Goal difference
- -9
- P38
5/5
Season mark
Below Average
Campaign Record
7-7-8
Wins
7
32%
Draws
7
32%
Losses
8
36%
Attack · Defence
-9 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
Upton Town's 8th division campaign was a season of steady development and resilience. Finishing in 5th place with 28 points, the team demonstrated a balanced approach, securing 7 wins, 7 draws, and 8 losses. Despite a modest goal tally of 22 and conceding 31, the season was characterized by a collective effort and a focus on building a solid foundation for the seasons ahead. Fun fact: A season of football with its own unique story—Upton Town's journey was marked by moments of perseverance and team spirit.
This season served as a stepping stone, emphasizing growth and experience over immediate dominance. The squad's commitment to contributing in multiple ways was evident, even if individual statistics did not shine brightly. The club’s focus on development and unity sets the stage for future success.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Balanced recordwith an equal number of wins and draws
- Defensive resiliencedespite conceding 31 goals
- Team effortwith multiple players contributing across the board
- Progress in league positioning, finishing comfortably mid-table
Standout Filings
Player Analysis and Standout Performers
Filed by
Gary Nano
While individual statistics were limited, the collective effort was notable. The top players—Ben Koopman, Gabriel Pino, Felipe Bautista, Eduardo Arenas, and Patricio Oyarzo—contributed in multiple ways, embodying the team’s ethos of versatility and unity. Their dedication laid the groundwork for future tactical development, even if personal goal and assist tallies remained modest.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Upton Town could benefit from enhancing their attacking potency and defensive organization. Increasing goal-scoring opportunities and reducing goals conceded would significantly improve their league standing. Developing key players and refining tactical approaches will be crucial in the next season’s progression.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Upton Town’s 2023/24 season was a foundational chapter, emphasizing collective effort and team cohesion. While the results were modest, the season’s true value lies in the experience gained and the groundwork laid for future success. Strengths include a balanced squad and a resilient spirit, but improvements in attack and defense are necessary to climb higher in the league. With continued development, Upton Town is poised to build on this season’s lessons and aim for greater achievements.