Season Review · July 28, 2025
Promotion secured - Climbing the football pyramid
Halybridge's 2023/24 season in the eighth tier of football has been a remarkable journey, culminating in a well-deserved promotion. Finishing second in their division with a solid record of 11 wins, 6 draws, and 5 losses, the team demonstrated resilience and consistency throughout the campaign. A notable fun fact from this season is their positive goal difference of +17 — more goals scored than conceded — highlighting their balanced and effective approach on both ends of the pitch.
Gary's mark
4/5
Good
Finished
2nd
Points
39
Record
11-6-5
GD
+17
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
2nd
Points
39
Win Rate
50%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-4-2
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Allan Carroll
LCB
0 contributions
Top scorer
Allan Carroll
LCB
0 goals
Top assists
Allan Carroll
LCB
0 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 39
- P88
- Scoring
- 34
- P96
- Defence
- 17
- P96
- Goal difference
- +17
- P96
4/5
Season mark
Good
Campaign Record
11-6-5
Wins
11
50%
Draws
6
27%
Losses
5
23%
Attack · Defence
+17 GD
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
Halybridge's 2023/24 season in the eighth tier of football has been a remarkable journey, culminating in a well-deserved promotion. Finishing second in their division with a solid record of 11 wins, 6 draws, and 5 losses, the team demonstrated resilience and consistency throughout the campaign. A notable fun fact from this season is their positive goal difference of +17 — more goals scored than conceded — highlighting their balanced and effective approach on both ends of the pitch.
This season's success is a testament to the collective effort and strategic planning by the squad and management. The team’s ability to maintain a strong defensive record while capitalizing on scoring opportunities has been key to their rise. Their promotion not only boosts morale but also sets a promising foundation for the challenges ahead in higher divisions.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Secured promotion after finishing 2nd in the league
- Goal difference of +17, showcasing defensive solidity and attacking efficiency
- Conceded only 17 goals across the season
- Consistent performance with 11 wins and 6 draws
- Strong team cohesion with multiple contributors contributing in various ways
Standout Filings
Player Analysis and Standout Performers
Filed by
Gary Nano
While individual statistics are limited, the season's narrative emphasizes the collective effort. The top players—Willi Schneider, Pedro Chagas, Jorge Gonzalez, Giuseppe Conte, and Antonio Castelli—contributed in multiple ways, embodying the team’s ethos of versatility and teamwork. Their contributions, whether in attack, defense, or midfield, helped maintain the team’s cohesion and resilience throughout the campaign.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
To build on this successful foundation, Halybridge could focus on increasing their goal tally to convert more draws into wins and tighten their defensive organization further to reduce goals conceded. Developing more attacking options and refining set-piece efficiency could also elevate their performance in higher divisions.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Halybridge's season has been a commendable success, marked by strong defensive discipline and effective attacking play, culminating in promotion. Their balanced approach and team spirit have been the cornerstones of their achievement. Moving forward, enhancing goal-scoring potency and defensive resilience will be crucial as they prepare for the challenges of the next tier. Overall, a season to celebrate and a promising platform for future growth.