
Season Review · July 28, 2025
Promotion secured - Climbing the football pyramid
Sutsfield's 11th season has been nothing short of remarkable, culminating in a well-deserved promotion from Division 8 of the league. Finishing second with a record of 16 wins, 2 draws, and just 4 losses, the team demonstrated consistency and resilience throughout the campaign. Their impressive goal difference of +67, among the best in Division 8, highlights their attacking prowess and defensive solidity. This season's success is a testament to the club's strategic growth and the players' dedication, setting the stage for new challenges in higher divisions.
Gary's mark
5/5
Excellent
Finished
2nd
Points
50
Record
16-2-4
GD
+67

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
50
Win Rate
73%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-2-2-2-WB
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Umaro Okamura
RAM
23 contributions
Top scorer
Umaro Okamura
RAM
14 goals
Top assists
Umaro Okamura
RAM
9 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 50
- P88
- Scoring
- 86
- P88
- Defence
- 19
- P88
- Goal difference
- +67
- P88
5/5
Season mark
Excellent
Campaign Record
16-2-4
Wins
16
73%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
4
18%
Attack · Defence
+67 GD
Goal Contributions
Umaro Okamura
Player · 14G · 9A
23
David Barbier
Player · 10G · 2A
12
Daniel Harvey
Player · 10G · 7A
17
Luis Valdez
Player · 9G · 5A
14
Habib James
Player · 9G · 3A
12
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
Sutsfield's 11th season has been nothing short of remarkable, culminating in a well-deserved promotion from Division 8 of the league. Finishing second with a record of 16 wins, 2 draws, and just 4 losses, the team demonstrated consistency and resilience throughout the campaign. Their impressive goal difference of +67, among the best in Division 8, highlights their attacking prowess and defensive solidity. This season's success is a testament to the club's strategic growth and the players' dedication, setting the stage for new challenges in higher divisions.
A fun fact about Sutsfield's season is their goal difference of +67, which stands out as one of the best in their division. This statistic not only underscores their offensive strength but also reflects their disciplined defensive organization, making them a formidable force in the league.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Secured promotion to the next division
- Scored a total of 86 goals, showcasing attacking firepower
- Conceded only 19 goals, demonstrating defensive resilience
- Multiple players contributed significantly to the attack
- Consistent performance with only 4 losses throughout the season
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While Sutsfield’s season has been outstanding, further development in defensive organization during high-pressure situations could help sustain their momentum in higher divisions. Additionally, increasing squad depth to prevent fatigue and injuries will be crucial as they face tougher opponents.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Sutsfield’s season has been a shining example of effective team play, attacking potency, and defensive discipline. Their ability to secure promotion with such a commanding goal difference highlights their potential to compete at higher levels. Moving forward, focusing on defensive consistency and squad depth will be essential to maintain their upward trajectory. Overall, a highly successful campaign that sets a strong foundation for future challenges.
