
Season Review · July 28, 2025
Mixed fortunes - Ups and downs in an unpredictable season
Arleepon City’s 11th season in the league was a rollercoaster of moments, with a mix of promising performances and challenging setbacks. Competing in division 6 of league 18, the team finished in 9th place, a position that reflects a season of fluctuating results. This campaign was truly a season of football with its own unique story, marked by resilience and the pursuit of progress amid adversity.
Finished
9th
Points
28
Record
9-1-12
GD
-14

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
9th
Points
28
Win Rate
41%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-2-3-1
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Junichi Inoue
LW
9 contributions
Top scorer
Junichi Inoue
LW
5 goals
Top assists
Daouda Coulibaly
RCM
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 28
- P29
- Scoring
- 39
- P25
- Defence
- 53
- P29
- Goal difference
- -14
- P29
Campaign Record
9-1-12
Wins
9
41%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
12
55%
Attack · Defence
-14 GD
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
Arleepon City’s 11th season in the league was a rollercoaster of moments, with a mix of promising performances and challenging setbacks. Competing in division 6 of league 18, the team finished in 9th place, a position that reflects a season of fluctuating results. This campaign was truly a season of football with its own unique story, marked by resilience and the pursuit of progress amid adversity.
Despite finishing mid-table, Arleepon City showed flashes of brilliance and individual brilliance from key players. The team managed to secure 9 wins, draw once, and suffered 12 defeats. Their goal tally of 39, coupled with 53 goals conceded, paints a picture of a side battling both offensively and defensively. The season’s unpredictability kept fans on edge, with moments of hope and frustration intertwined.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights 🎯
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Consistent contributors:Multiple players scored 5 goals, showcasing team-wide attacking contributions
- Defensive resilience:Mohamed Ismail contributed both offensively and defensively, with 5 goals and 2 assists
- Team effort:No yellow or red cards throughout the season, highlighting disciplined play
- Top performers:Several players made significant appearances, maintaining consistency in a turbulent season
From the Columns Desk
The team player - Contributing in multiple ways
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Junichi Inoue:5 goals, 4 assists in 7 appearances, a versatile contributor with no disciplinary issues.
- Adam Pranjić:Also scored 5 goals, adding 1 assist across 7 appearances, demonstrating consistency.
- Mohamed Ismail:The standout with 5 goals and 2 assists in 8 appearances, blending offensive and defensive duties seamlessly.
- Iago Navarro:4 goals and 2 assists in 7 appearances, providing creative spark.
- Pablo Luna:4 goals in 5 appearances, showing clinical finishing when called upon.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement 🚧
Desk lens
Touchline
While the team displayed resilience and individual brilliance, defensive solidity and consistency need addressing. Conceding 53 goals indicates room for improvement at the back, and a more stable defensive structure could help convert more of their attacking efforts into positive results. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring opportunities and reducing costly losses could elevate their league standing.
The Long View
Final Assessment 📝
Desk lens
The Ledger
Arleepon City’s season was one of ups and downs, characterized by talented individual performances and a resilient team spirit. The squad’s ability to contribute across the pitch was evident, but defensive frailties and inconsistent results hindered their climb up the table. Strengths include versatile players and disciplined conduct, while areas for growth involve defensive organization and consistency. With targeted improvements, this team can aim higher in the next campaign.
