Season Review · July 28, 2025
Mixed fortunes - Ups and downs in an unpredictable season
Hareham's 11th season in the seventh division has been a tale of fluctuating fortunes, with moments of promise interwoven with periods of inconsistency. Finishing in 6th place with a balanced record of 10 wins, 6 draws, and 6 losses, the team demonstrated resilience and competitive spirit throughout the campaign. A notable fun fact from this season is their positive goal difference of +15 — more goals scored than conceded — highlighting their ability to find the net while maintaining defensive solidity.
Gary's mark
3/5
Average
Finished
6th
Points
36
Record
10-6-6
GD
+15
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
36
Win Rate
45%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
3-4-3-A
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Scott Martinez
RM
8 contributions
Top scorer
Scott Martinez
RM
4 goals
Top assists
Peter Medina
RCM
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 36
- P54
- Scoring
- 36
- P29
- Defence
- 21
- P79
- Goal difference
- +15
- P46
3/5
Season mark
Average
Campaign Record
10-6-6
Wins
10
45%
Draws
6
27%
Losses
6
27%
Attack · Defence
+15 GD
Goal Contributions
Adrian Read
Player · 4G · 1A
5
Basel Badr
Player · 4G · 2A
6
Adam Paterson
Player · 4G
4
Scott Martinez
Player · 4G · 4A
8
Bernard Lemaire
Player · 4G
4
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
Hareham's 11th season in the seventh division has been a tale of fluctuating fortunes, with moments of promise interwoven with periods of inconsistency. Finishing in 6th place with a balanced record of 10 wins, 6 draws, and 6 losses, the team demonstrated resilience and competitive spirit throughout the campaign. A notable fun fact from this season is their positive goal difference of +15 — more goals scored than conceded — highlighting their ability to find the net while maintaining defensive solidity.
This season's journey was marked by a squad that contributed collectively, with multiple players showcasing their versatility and commitment. Hareham's ability to secure points through a mix of attacking prowess and defensive discipline kept them in the mid-table mix, setting a foundation to build upon for future campaigns.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Achieved a positive goal difference of +15, reflecting balanced attack and defense
- Four players tied as top scorers with 4 goals each, showcasing squad depth
- Consistent performance with 10 wins and 6 draws
- Solid defensive record, conceding only 21 goals across the season
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While Hareham displayed a commendable goal difference and squad contribution, consistency in securing wins could be enhanced. The team might benefit from sharpening their finishing in front of goal and tightening defensive lapses that could turn draws into wins. Developing a more potent attacking edge and maintaining defensive discipline throughout matches could elevate their league standing.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Hareham's season has been characterized by solid team play and a positive goal difference, indicating a balanced approach on both ends of the pitch. The collective effort from their key players underscores a cohesive squad capable of competing effectively. However, to push higher in the standings, improvements in consistency and offensive efficiency are necessary. With a foundation of teamwork and defensive stability, Hareham has the potential to climb the table in the seasons ahead.