Season Review · July 28, 2025
Mixed fortunes - Ups and downs in an unpredictable season
Utton Rovers' 2023/24 campaign in the third division was a season marked by inconsistency and resilience. Finishing in 6th place with 10 wins, 3 draws, and 9 losses, the Rovers demonstrated moments of brilliance alongside periods of struggle. A notable fun fact from this season is their positive goal difference of +13, indicating they scored more goals than they conceded, a testament to their attacking potential and defensive organization when at their best.
Gary's mark
5/5
Average
Finished
6th
Points
33
Record
10-3-9
GD
+13
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
6th
Points
33
Win Rate
45%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
3-4-3-A
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Changmin Sin
AM
11 contributions
Top scorer
Changmin Sin
AM
5 goals
Top assists
Changmin Sin
AM
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 33
- P54
- Scoring
- 47
- P63
- Defence
- 34
- P63
- Goal difference
- +13
- P54
5/5
Season mark
Average
Campaign Record
10-3-9
Wins
10
45%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
9
41%
Attack · Defence
+13 GD
Goal Contributions
Daniel Johnson
Player · 5G · 4A
9
Changmin Sin
Player · 5G · 6A
11
Soso Samir
Player · 4G · 2A
6
Taewoo Kim
Player · 4G · 1A
5
Adam Powell
Player · 4G · 1A
5
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
Utton Rovers' 2023/24 campaign in the third division was a season marked by inconsistency and resilience. Finishing in 6th place with 10 wins, 3 draws, and 9 losses, the Rovers demonstrated moments of brilliance alongside periods of struggle. A notable fun fact from this season is their positive goal difference of +13, indicating they scored more goals than they conceded, a testament to their attacking potential and defensive organization when at their best.
This season saw the team navigate a rollercoaster of results, often showing flashes of quality that kept fans hopeful. Despite the ups and downs, the Rovers managed to maintain a competitive edge, finishing comfortably mid-table and laying a foundation for future growth.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Goal-scoring prowess:47 goals scored, showcasing an attacking mindset
- Defensive solidity:Only 34 goals conceded, one of the better defensive records in the league
- Top performers:Multiple players contributed significantly to the attack
- Balanced performances:Achieved a positive goal difference of +13
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While the Rovers showed attacking intent and defensive resilience, consistency remains a challenge. The team could benefit from tightening up in key moments to convert more draws into wins and reduce unnecessary losses. Additionally, squad depth and rotation might help sustain performance levels throughout the demanding season.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Utton Rovers' season was characterized by a commendable goal difference and multiple contributors across the squad, highlighting their attacking versatility and defensive organization. However, inconsistency in results and the need for greater stability are areas to address moving forward. With a solid core of players and a positive foundation, the Rovers are well-positioned to build on this season’s lessons and aim higher in the next campaign.