Season Review · July 28, 2025
Mixed fortunes - Ups and downs in an unpredictable season
Wiley Athletic's 11th season in the third division has been a rollercoaster of emotions, marked by moments of brilliance and periods of inconsistency. Finishing in 7th place with 10 wins and 12 losses, the team experienced a season filled with ups and downs. Despite the challenges, Wiley Athletic showcased their attacking prowess, netting an impressive 55 goals—highlighting their reputation for playing attacking football, as evidenced by their fun fact.
Gary's mark
5/5
Average
Finished
7th
Points
30
Record
10-0-12
GD
-13
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
30
Win Rate
45%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
5-2-3-A
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Konate Kouadio
LCM
11 contributions
Top scorer
Konate Kouadio
LCM
7 goals
Top assists
Luke Khan
RF
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 30
- P46
- Scoring
- 55
- P54
- Defence
- 68
- P29
- Goal difference
- -13
- P33
5/5
Season mark
Average
Campaign Record
10-0-12
Wins
10
45%
Draws
0
0%
Losses
12
55%
Attack · Defence
-13 GD
Goal Contributions
Konate Kouadio
Player · 7G · 4A
11
Milan Ivanković
Player · 6G · 3A
9
Luke Khan
Player · 5G · 6A
11
Jose Nascimento
Player · 5G
5
Jeffrey Stevens
Player · 4G · 3A
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
Wiley Athletic's 11th season in the third division has been a rollercoaster of emotions, marked by moments of brilliance and periods of inconsistency. Finishing in 7th place with 10 wins and 12 losses, the team experienced a season filled with ups and downs. Despite the challenges, Wiley Athletic showcased their attacking prowess, netting an impressive 55 goals—highlighting their reputation for playing attacking football, as evidenced by their fun fact.
This season's journey was characterized by resilience and team effort. While the defensive record of 68 goals conceded indicates room for defensive improvements, the attacking intent was clear. The squad's collective effort was evident, with several players stepping up to contribute both offensively and defensively, making for an engaging and unpredictable campaign.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Prolific attacking footballwith 55 goals scored
- Multiple players contributing with goals and assists
- Strong team spirit with consistent performances from key players
- Competitive matches throughout the season, keeping fans engaged
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Defensively, Wiley Athletic conceded 68 goals, which suggests a need to tighten up at the back. The team also struggled with consistency, evident in the absence of draws and the high number of losses. Improving defensive organization and maintaining more stable performances could help elevate the team’s league position next season.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Wiley Athletic's season was characterized by attacking flair and collective effort, but defensive vulnerabilities and inconsistency prevented a higher league finish. The squad showed resilience and versatility, with multiple players stepping up in various roles. Focusing on defensive solidity and maintaining consistency will be key to climbing higher in the standings in the upcoming season.