Season Review · July 28, 2025
Mixed fortunes - Ups and downs in an unpredictable season
Eccley Athletic's 2023/24 campaign in the 5th division of the league was a season marked by inconsistency and resilience. Finishing in 9th place with 33 points, the team experienced a rollercoaster of results, securing 9 wins, 6 draws, and 7 losses. Despite the fluctuating fortunes, Eccley Athletic demonstrated a positive goal difference of +9, more goals scored than conceded, highlighting their attacking intent and defensive resilience at times. An interesting fun fact about this season is that the club managed to maintain this positive goal difference, a testament to their balanced approach on the pitch.
Gary's mark
3/5
Average
Finished
9th
Points
33
Record
9-6-7
GD
+9
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
33
Win Rate
41%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
3-4-3
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
David Hawkins
RCM
15 contributions
Top scorer
David Hawkins
RCM
10 goals
Top assists
David Hawkins
RCM
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 33
- P33
- Scoring
- 57
- P46
- Defence
- 48
- P38
- Goal difference
- +9
- P29
3/5
Season mark
Average
Campaign Record
9-6-7
Wins
9
41%
Draws
6
27%
Losses
7
32%
Attack · Defence
+9 GD
Goal Contributions
David Hawkins
Player · 10G · 5A
15
Omar Ventura
Player · 6G · 1A
7
Ahmed Hussein
Player · 6G · 2A
8
Christian Lefevre
Player · 4G · 3A
7
Gonzalo Guerrero
Player · 3G · 4A
7
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
Eccley Athletic's 2023/24 campaign in the 5th division of the league was a season marked by inconsistency and resilience. Finishing in 9th place with 33 points, the team experienced a rollercoaster of results, securing 9 wins, 6 draws, and 7 losses. Despite the fluctuating fortunes, Eccley Athletic demonstrated a positive goal difference of +9, more goals scored than conceded, highlighting their attacking intent and defensive resilience at times. An interesting fun fact about this season is that the club managed to maintain this positive goal difference, a testament to their balanced approach on the pitch.
Throughout the season, the team showcased moments of brilliance and collective effort, with several players stepping up to contribute in multiple ways. The squad's adaptability and team spirit kept them competitive in a challenging league, even if consistency was elusive. As they look ahead, building on their offensive strengths and tightening defensive lapses could propel them further up the table.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Top scorer:David Hawkins with 10 goals
- 🅰Playmaker:Christian Lefevre with 3 assists
- Defensive resilience:Only 48 goals conceded across the season
- Player contribution:Multiple players contributing goals and assists
- Positive goal difference:+9, more goals scored than conceded
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While Eccley Athletic displayed attacking intent and defensive solidity at times, consistency remains a challenge. The team could benefit from improving their defensive organization to reduce goals conceded in key moments. Additionally, increasing squad depth and maintaining performance levels throughout the season could help climb higher in the league standings.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Eccley Athletic's season was characterized by a mix of promising performances and areas needing refinement. Their positive goal difference indicates attacking strength, while the overall league position suggests room for growth in consistency and defensive stability. The team’s collective effort and multiple contributors are positives to build upon, but focusing on maintaining performance levels and tightening defensive lapses will be crucial for future success.