Season Review · July 28, 2025
Mixed fortunes - Ups and downs in an unpredictable season
Dovill United's 11th season in the sixth tier of football has been a rollercoaster of emotions and performances. Finishing in 6th place in League 31, the team experienced a mix of promising moments and challenging setbacks. This season's fun fact? It was truly a season of football with its own unique story, marked by resilience and collective effort despite the ups and downs.
Finished
6th
Points
32
Record
9-5-8
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
6th
Points
32
Win Rate
41%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-3-3-D
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Peter Cameron
LW
8 contributions
Top scorer
Peter Cameron
LW
5 goals
Top assists
Matthew Arnold
CF
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 32
- P54
- Scoring
- 32
- P21
- Defence
- 36
- P63
- Goal difference
- -4
- P29
Campaign Record
9-5-8
Wins
9
41%
Draws
5
23%
Losses
8
36%
Attack · Defence
-4 GD
Goal Contributions
Peter Cameron
Player · 5G · 3A
8
Ibrahima Kouakou
Player · 4G · 1A
5
Matthew Arnold
Player · 3G · 4A
7
Gabriel Marinho
Player · 3G · 2A
5
Pedro Vazquez
Player · 3G · 2A
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
Dovill United's 11th season in the sixth tier of football has been a rollercoaster of emotions and performances. Finishing in 6th place in League 31, the team experienced a mix of promising moments and challenging setbacks. This season's fun fact? It was truly a season of football with its own unique story, marked by resilience and collective effort despite the ups and downs.
Throughout the campaign, Dovill United showcased a balanced approach, securing 9 wins, drawing 5, and suffering 8 defeats. Their goal tally of 32, coupled with 36 goals conceded, resulted in a goal difference of -4. The team demonstrated consistency in their squad contributions, with several players stepping up to make meaningful impacts on the pitch.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights 🎯
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Mid-table finishin a competitive league, demonstrating solid competitiveness
- Multiple goal scorers, with five players contributing significantly to the attack
- Consistent team effort, with no red cards and minimal disciplinary issues
- Strong collective performancesfrom key players like Peter Cameron and Matthew Arnold
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement 🚧
Desk lens
Touchline
While the team displayed resilience and collective effort, there is room to tighten defensive organization to reduce goals conceded. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring consistency and reducing the number of losses could elevate their league standing further. Developing squad depth and maintaining discipline will also be key for future success.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Dovill United’s season was characterized by a commendable team effort and moments of individual brilliance. Their balanced attack and disciplined approach kept them competitive throughout the campaign. However, defensive vulnerabilities and inconsistency in results highlight areas for growth. With strategic improvements, the team can aim higher in the next season, building on the foundations laid this year.