Season Review · July 28, 2025
Mixed fortunes - Ups and downs in an unpredictable season
Wathalever Town's 2023/24 campaign in the seventh tier of football has been a rollercoaster of emotions and results. Finishing in 6th place in League 17, the club experienced a season marked by resilience and moments of brilliance. Notably, they boasted a positive goal difference of +11, more goals scored than conceded, which highlights their attacking prowess and defensive solidity at times. This season's journey was characterized by fluctuating performances, with some matches showcasing their potential, while others revealed areas needing improvement.
Gary's mark
3/5
Average
Finished
6th
Points
34
Record
10-4-8
GD
+11
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
34
Win Rate
45%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-1-4-1
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Daniel Mendez
CF
11 contributions
Top scorer
Daniel Mendez
CF
10 goals
Top assists
Julian Hernandez
LCM
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 34
- P54
- Scoring
- 56
- P54
- Defence
- 45
- P54
- Goal difference
- +11
- P63
3/5
Season mark
Average
Campaign Record
10-4-8
Wins
10
45%
Draws
4
18%
Losses
8
36%
Attack · Defence
+11 GD
Goal Contributions
Daniel Mendez
Player · 10G · 1A
11
Joel Alvarez
Player · 5G · 2A
7
Eduardo Duarte
Player · 5G · 1A
6
Luis Moyano
Player · 4G · 1A
5
Ivan Fernandez
Player · 3G · 3A
6
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
Wathalever Town's 2023/24 campaign in the seventh tier of football has been a rollercoaster of emotions and results. Finishing in 6th place in League 17, the club experienced a season marked by resilience and moments of brilliance. Notably, they boasted a positive goal difference of +11, more goals scored than conceded, which highlights their attacking prowess and defensive solidity at times. This season's journey was characterized by fluctuating performances, with some matches showcasing their potential, while others revealed areas needing improvement.
The team’s ability to find the net consistently was a key feature, with 56 goals scored across the league. Despite some setbacks, Wathalever Town demonstrated a balanced approach, securing 10 wins and drawing 4 matches. The season's unpredictable nature kept fans on their toes, with the team showing flashes of quality that could be built upon for future campaigns.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 56 goals, showcasing attacking intent
- Maintained a positive goal difference of +11
- Daniel Mendez led the scoring with 10 goals
- Strong team contribution with multiple goal scorers
- Consistent performances from key players like Fernandez and Alvarez
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While Wathalever Town showed attacking flair and defensive resilience at times, consistency remains an area to develop. The team could benefit from reducing the number of losses and converting more draws into wins to climb higher in the table. Defensive organization and maintaining focus in tight matches could also help in turning positive goal difference into more league points.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Wathalever Town's season was a mix of ups and downs, with notable attacking contributions and a solid goal difference. The squad demonstrated potential and resilience, but consistency and strategic refinement will be crucial for future success. With a core of talented players and room for growth, the club can aim higher in the next campaign by building on their strengths and addressing the areas needing improvement.