Season Review · July 28, 2025
Mixed fortunes - Ups and downs in an unpredictable season
Ashorlbursey's 11th season in the league was a rollercoaster ride, marked by moments of promise and periods of inconsistency. Finishing in 6th place in Division 4 with 32 points, the team demonstrated resilience and a positive goal difference of +5, a notable achievement considering their overall record. Interestingly, despite a balanced number of wins and losses (10 each), Ashorlbursey managed to score 45 goals while conceding just 40, showcasing their offensive capabilities and defensive solidity at times. This season's fun fact highlights their positive goal difference—more goals scored than conceded—an encouraging sign for future campaigns.
Gary's mark
5/5
Average
Finished
6th
Points
32
Record
10-2-10
GD
+5
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
32
Win Rate
45%
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
Ivan štimac
LW
8 contributions
Top scorer
Anton Petković
CF
5 goals
Top assists
Ivan štimac
LW
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 32
- P54
- Scoring
- 45
- P46
- Defence
- 40
- P46
- Goal difference
- +5
- P38
5/5
Season mark
Average
Campaign Record
10-2-10
Wins
10
45%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
10
45%
Attack · Defence
+5 GD
Goal Contributions
Gaspare Benedetti
Player · 5G · 1A
6
Anton Petković
Player · 5G · 2A
7
Ryan Pearce
Player · 3G · 1A
4
Jose Soto
Player · 3G · 1A
4
Francisco Aguilar
Player · 3G
3
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
Ashorlbursey's 11th season in the league was a rollercoaster ride, marked by moments of promise and periods of inconsistency. Finishing in 6th place in Division 4 with 32 points, the team demonstrated resilience and a positive goal difference of +5, a notable achievement considering their overall record. Interestingly, despite a balanced number of wins and losses (10 each), Ashorlbursey managed to score 45 goals while conceding just 40, showcasing their offensive capabilities and defensive solidity at times. This season's fun fact highlights their positive goal difference—more goals scored than conceded—an encouraging sign for future campaigns.
The season was characterized by a squad that contributed across the board, with several players stepping up in various roles. The team faced ups and downs, but their fighting spirit kept them competitive throughout the year, setting a foundation to build upon in the next season.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 45 goals, demonstrating offensive potential
- Maintained a positive goal difference of +5
- Consistent team contributions with multiple players scoring and assisting
- Notable performances from Gaspare Benedetti and Anton Petković, each netting 5 goals
- Steady league position in a competitive division
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While the team showed resilience and offensive capability, consistency remains an area to develop. The equal number of wins and losses suggests that turning narrow defeats into draws or wins could elevate their league standing. Defensive organization and reducing the number of goals conceded in key moments could also help push the team higher up the table.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Ashorlbursey's season was a blend of promising performances and room for growth. Their positive goal difference and contributions from multiple players highlight their attacking potential and team spirit. However, to climb higher in the league, they need to focus on consistency and defensive solidity. With strategic improvements, this squad has the foundation to challenge for higher positions in the upcoming season.