Season Review · July 28, 2025
Mixed fortunes - Ups and downs in an unpredictable season
Farwood United's 11th season in the seventh division was a rollercoaster of emotions and performances. Finishing in 8th place with 9 wins, 13 losses, and no draws, the team experienced a season marked by inconsistency. Despite the setbacks, they showcased a potent attack, netting 56 goals—an impressive feat that highlights their attacking prowess. Fun fact: Farwood United scored 56 goals this season, demonstrating their commitment to attacking football, even if defensive solidity was sometimes elusive.
Gary's mark
3/5
Average
Finished
8th
Points
27
Record
9-0-13
GD
-4
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
8th
Points
27
Win Rate
41%
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
Pedro Da Silva
LW
14 contributions
Top scorer
Shady Afifi
CF
10 goals
Top assists
Pedro Da Silva
LW
7 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 27
- P38
- Scoring
- 56
- P46
- Defence
- 60
- P38
- Goal difference
- -4
- P46
3/5
Season mark
Average
Campaign Record
9-0-13
Wins
9
41%
Draws
0
0%
Losses
13
59%
Attack · Defence
-4 GD
Goal Contributions
Shady Afifi
Player · 10G · 3A
13
Giovanni Esposito
Player · 7G · 1A
8
Pedro Da Silva
Player · 7G · 7A
14
Max Allard
Player · 6G · 2A
8
Alhassan Musa
Player · 6G · 2A
8
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
Farwood United's 11th season in the seventh division was a rollercoaster of emotions and performances. Finishing in 8th place with 9 wins, 13 losses, and no draws, the team experienced a season marked by inconsistency. Despite the setbacks, they showcased a potent attack, netting 56 goals—an impressive feat that highlights their attacking prowess. Fun fact: Farwood United scored 56 goals this season, demonstrating their commitment to attacking football, even if defensive solidity was sometimes elusive.
This season's journey was characterized by moments of brilliance and areas needing improvement. The team’s attacking output was a bright spot, but defensive lapses and a lack of consistency prevented them from climbing higher up the table. The squad's resilience and attacking intent kept fans engaged, even if the results didn't always go their way.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Prolific attacking footballwith 56 goals scored
- Multiple players contributing significantly in attack
- Solid performances from key players like Shady Afifi and Pedro Da Silva
- Consistent goal contributions from midfielders and forwards alike
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While the attacking output was commendable, Farwood United's defensive record suggests room for improvement. Conceding 60 goals indicates defensive vulnerabilities that need addressing to convert more positive performances into wins. Additionally, the team could benefit from greater consistency throughout the season to climb higher in the standings.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Farwood United's season was a tale of attacking promise overshadowed by defensive lapses and inconsistency. Their ability to score goals remains a key strength, with multiple players stepping up offensively. However, to push further up the table, improvements in defensive organization and consistency are essential. Overall, this season provides a solid foundation to build upon for future campaigns.