Season Review · July 28, 2025
Mixed fortunes - Ups and downs in an unpredictable season
Chitham Town's 11th season in the sixth division has been a rollercoaster of emotions and results. Finishing in 8th place with 10 wins, 2 draws, and 10 losses, the team demonstrated resilience and moments of brilliance amidst inconsistency. An interesting fun fact from this campaign is their positive goal difference of +10 — more goals scored than conceded — highlighting their offensive potential and defensive stability at times.
Gary's mark
5/5
Average
Finished
8th
Points
32
Record
10-2-10
GD
+10
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
32
Win Rate
45%
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
Nestor Pereira
RCM
9 contributions
Top scorer
Martin Thompson
RW
4 goals
Top assists
Mark Hooper
LW
7 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 32
- P38
- Scoring
- 40
- P29
- Defence
- 30
- P75
- Goal difference
- +10
- P29
5/5
Season mark
Average
Campaign Record
10-2-10
Wins
10
45%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
10
45%
Attack · Defence
+10 GD
Goal Contributions
Cesare Piras
Player · 4G · 1A
5
Martin Thompson
Player · 4G · 1A
5
Mitsuo Saiki
Player · 3G · 2A
5
George Lynch
Player · 3G · 2A
5
Ben Khan
Player · 3G · 1A
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
Chitham Town's 11th season in the sixth division has been a rollercoaster of emotions and results. Finishing in 8th place with 10 wins, 2 draws, and 10 losses, the team demonstrated resilience and moments of brilliance amidst inconsistency. An interesting fun fact from this campaign is their positive goal difference of +10 — more goals scored than conceded — highlighting their offensive potential and defensive stability at times.
This season's journey was marked by fluctuating performances, with notable highlights including a solid goal tally of 40 goals. The team showed flashes of brilliance, especially in attack, but struggled with consistency across matches. The squad’s collective effort and individual contributions kept fans engaged, even if the overall league position didn't reflect a sustained push for promotion.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Achieved a positive goal difference of +10, showcasing offensive and defensive balance
- Scored 40 goals across the season, demonstrating attacking intent
- Multiple players contributed with goals and assists, emphasizing team versatility
- Maintained a relatively solid defensive record with only 30 goals conceded
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Chitham Town's season, while marked by positive goal difference, was marred by inconsistency, as reflected in their equal number of wins and losses. To push higher in the standings, the team needs to focus on maintaining momentum and reducing unnecessary losses. Defensive solidity could be further enhanced to complement their offensive efforts, ensuring more stable results across the board.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Chitham Town's season was characterized by resilience and moments of offensive promise, with a commendable goal difference indicating attacking strength. However, inconsistency and a balanced record of wins and losses highlight the need for greater stability and tactical refinement. Strengths include versatile contributors and a solid defensive record, while areas for growth involve consistency and defensive resilience. With targeted improvements, the club can aim higher in the next campaign.