Season Review · July 28, 2025
Mixed fortunes - Ups and downs in an unpredictable season
Sough Villa's 11th season in the sixth division was a rollercoaster of emotions, marked by moments of brilliance and periods of inconsistency. Finishing in 7th place with 31 points, the team experienced a season of ups and downs, reflecting a squad that showed resilience but also faced challenges. An interesting fun fact from this campaign is their positive goal difference of +11 — more goals scored than conceded — highlighting their offensive capabilities and defensive stability at times.
Gary's mark
5/5
Average
Finished
7th
Points
31
Record
10-1-11
GD
+11
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
31
Win Rate
45%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-3-3-H
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Hugo Santillan
CF
18 contributions
Top scorer
Hugo Santillan
CF
13 goals
Top assists
Diego Ferreira
LCM
8 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 31
- P46
- Scoring
- 55
- P63
- Defence
- 44
- P29
- Goal difference
- +11
- P46
5/5
Season mark
Average
Campaign Record
10-1-11
Wins
10
45%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
11
50%
Attack · Defence
+11 GD
Goal Contributions
Hugo Santillan
Player · 13G · 5A
18
Manuel Quesada
Player · 7G · 5A
12
Jose Hernandez
Player · 6G · 8A
14
Jack Shaw
Player · 6G · 1A
7
Diego Ferreira
Player · 6G · 8A
14
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
Sough Villa's 11th season in the sixth division was a rollercoaster of emotions, marked by moments of brilliance and periods of inconsistency. Finishing in 7th place with 31 points, the team experienced a season of ups and downs, reflecting a squad that showed resilience but also faced challenges. An interesting fun fact from this campaign is their positive goal difference of +11 — more goals scored than conceded — highlighting their offensive capabilities and defensive stability at times.
This season's journey was characterized by a mix of promising performances and areas needing refinement. The team managed to secure 10 wins, draw once, and suffered 11 losses, demonstrating their competitive spirit in a tough league. The squad's collective effort was evident, with key players stepping up and contributing across various facets of play.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Goal-scoring prowess:55 goals scored, showcasing attacking intent
- Defensive resilience:Conceded only 44 goals, maintaining a solid backline
- Top scorer:Hugo Santillan with 13 goals and 5 assists
- Consistent contributors:Multiple players with double-digit appearances and goals
- Balanced attack:Positive goal difference of +11
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While Sough Villa displayed offensive strength and defensive solidity at times, consistency was a challenge throughout the season. The team could benefit from tightening their defensive organization during periods of vulnerability and improving their ability to convert draws into wins. Additionally, increasing squad depth and rotation options might help sustain performance levels across the demanding fixture schedule.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Sough Villa's season was a tale of potential and perseverance. Their ability to score goals and maintain a positive goal difference was a significant strength, but inconsistency in results prevented a higher league finish. Building on their attacking foundations and addressing defensive lapses could propel them further in future campaigns. Overall, a season of steady progress with room for growth.