Season Review · July 28, 2025
Mixed fortunes - Ups and downs in an unpredictable season
Epwoore Park's 11th season in the league proved to be a rollercoaster of emotions and results. Competing in division 7 of league 26, the team experienced a season marked by resilience and moments of brilliance amidst inconsistency. Fun fact: This season was truly a football story of its own, with unexpected twists and turns that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Gary's mark
5/5
Average
Finished
7th
Points
31
Record
10-1-11
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
7th
Points
31
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
Gaston Rios
RF
10 contributions
Top scorer
Gaston Rios
RF
9 goals
Top assists
Chi Imura
RF
3 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 31
- P46
- Scoring
- 46
- P38
- Defence
- 50
- P42
- Goal difference
- -4
- P38
5/5
Season mark
Average
Campaign Record
10-1-11
Wins
10
45%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
11
50%
Attack · Defence
-4 GD
Goal Contributions
Gaston Rios
Player · 9G
9
Chi Imura
Player · 7G · 3A
10
Hiroshi Yaguchi
Player · 2G
2
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
Epwoore Park's 11th season in the league proved to be a rollercoaster of emotions and results. Competing in division 7 of league 26, the team experienced a season marked by resilience and moments of brilliance amidst inconsistency. Fun fact: This season was truly a football story of its own, with unexpected twists and turns that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
The team finished in 7th place with a total of 31 points, securing 10 wins, 1 draw, and 11 losses. They scored 46 goals but conceded 50, resulting in a goal difference of -4. Despite the mixed results, Epwoore Park demonstrated notable individual contributions and a fighting spirit that kept their season interesting from start to finish.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Gaston Rios led the team with 9 goals, showcasing his offensive prowess
- Chi Imura contributed with 7 goals and 3 assists, proving to be a versatile team player
- The team maintained discipline with no yellow or red cards throughout the season
- Consistent attacking efforts resulted in 46 goals scored despite defensive challenges
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Epwoore Park's season highlighted the need for a more solid defensive structure, as conceding 50 goals indicates room for defensive organization. Additionally, increasing consistency in performance could help turn more draws and losses into wins, elevating their league standing.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Epwoore Park's season was a tale of ups and downs, marked by individual brilliance and areas needing refinement. Their attacking players, especially Rios and Imura, provided bright spots, but defensive resilience and consistency remain key areas for growth. With strategic adjustments and continued development, the team has the potential to turn their unpredictable season into a foundation for future success.