Season Review · July 28, 2025
Mixed fortunes - Ups and downs in an unpredictable season
The 2023/24 season for Epston Rangers in the seventh division of league 35 has been a rollercoaster of emotions, marked by moments of promise and inconsistency. Finishing in 8th place with 9 wins, 3 draws, and 10 losses, the team accumulated 30 points, reflecting a season of fluctuating fortunes. An interesting fun fact from this campaign is that the Rangers boasted a positive goal difference of +3 — more goals scored than conceded — which hints at a team capable of competing offensively while maintaining defensive solidity.
Gary's mark
5/5
Average
Finished
8th
Points
30
Record
9-3-10
GD
+3
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
30
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
Roberto Perez
LW
11 contributions
Top scorer
Roberto Perez
LW
6 goals
Top assists
Roberto Perez
LW
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 30
- P42
- Scoring
- 36
- P29
- Defence
- 33
- P54
- Goal difference
- +3
- P38
5/5
Season mark
Average
Campaign Record
9-3-10
Wins
9
41%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
10
45%
Attack · Defence
+3 GD
Goal Contributions
Roberto Perez
Player · 6G · 5A
11
Sylla Sanogo
Player · 6G · 5A
11
Andrew Wright
Player · 3G
3
Manoel Pinheiro
Player · 3G · 2A
5
Cleiton Duarte
Player · 2G · 2A
4
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
The 2023/24 season for Epston Rangers in the seventh division of league 35 has been a rollercoaster of emotions, marked by moments of promise and inconsistency. Finishing in 8th place with 9 wins, 3 draws, and 10 losses, the team accumulated 30 points, reflecting a season of fluctuating fortunes. An interesting fun fact from this campaign is that the Rangers boasted a positive goal difference of +3 — more goals scored than conceded — which hints at a team capable of competing offensively while maintaining defensive solidity.
Throughout the season, Epston Rangers demonstrated resilience and team spirit, with several players stepping up in key moments. Despite the ups and downs, the club's overall performance showcased potential for growth and improvement in the coming seasons.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Goals scored:36, showcasing offensive efforts
- Goals conceded:33, indicating defensive stability
- Top scorers:Roberto Perez & Sylla Sanogo with 6 goals each
- Most assists:Roberto Perez & Sylla Sanogo with 5 assists each
- Consistent performers:Andrew Wright, Manoel Pinheiro, and Cleiton Duarte
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While the Rangers showed offensive promise, consistency remains an area to develop. The team could benefit from tightening defensive organization to reduce goals conceded, especially in tight matches. Additionally, increasing squad depth and maintaining player fitness could help sustain performance levels throughout the season.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Epston Rangers' season has been characterized by resilience and moments of brilliance, particularly in attack, as evidenced by their positive goal difference. The team’s key players have stepped up, demonstrating versatility and commitment. However, inconsistency and defensive lapses have held them back from climbing higher in the league standings. With strategic improvements and continued development, the Rangers have the potential to turn these mixed fortunes into a more stable and successful campaign next season.