
Season Review · July 28, 2025
Promotion secured - Climbing the football pyramid
Broald Albion's 11th season in the eighth division has been a remarkable journey of resilience and collective effort. Finishing second in their league with 14 wins, 4 draws, and just 4 losses, the team has demonstrated consistency and determination throughout the campaign. A fun fact that highlights their defensive solidity and attacking prowess is their positive goal difference of +20 — more goals scored than conceded — a testament to their balanced approach on the pitch. This impressive performance has culminated in securing promotion, marking a significant milestone for the club as they ascend the football pyramid.
Gary's mark
5/5
Very Good
Finished
2nd
Points
46
Record
14-4-4
GD
+20

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
46
Win Rate
64%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
5-2-3
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Alain Garnier
0 contributions
Top scorer
Alain Garnier
0 goals
Top assists
Alain Garnier
0 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 46
- P88
- Scoring
- 45
- P88
- Defence
- 25
- P88
- Goal difference
- +20
- P88
5/5
Season mark
Very Good
Campaign Record
14-4-4
Wins
14
64%
Draws
4
18%
Losses
4
18%
Attack · Defence
+20 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
Broald Albion's 11th season in the eighth division has been a remarkable journey of resilience and collective effort. Finishing second in their league with 14 wins, 4 draws, and just 4 losses, the team has demonstrated consistency and determination throughout the campaign. A fun fact that highlights their defensive solidity and attacking prowess is their positive goal difference of +20 — more goals scored than conceded — a testament to their balanced approach on the pitch. This impressive performance has culminated in securing promotion, marking a significant milestone for the club as they ascend the football pyramid.
The season was characterized by a cohesive team effort, with contributions from across the squad, even if individual goal tallies were modest. The club’s ability to maintain a strong defensive record while chipping in with goals at crucial moments has been a key factor in their success. The fans can look forward to the challenges of higher competition with confidence, knowing their team has laid a solid foundation for future growth.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Secured promotion after finishing 2nd in the league
- Maintained a positive goal difference of +20
- Strong defensive record with only 25 goals conceded
- Consistent team effort with multiple players contributing
- Climbing the football pyramid to a higher division next season
Standout Filings
Player Analysis and Standout Performers
Filed by
Gary Nano
While individual goal scorers are not highlighted in the data, the season's success was driven by collective effort. The top players, including Carlos Ibañez, Daniel Salvatierra, Samuel Molina, Claudio Montenegro, and Fermin Zarate, all contributed in multiple ways, embodying the team player ethos. Their versatility and commitment have been instrumental in achieving the club’s promotion goal.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
To build on this successful season, Broald Albion could focus on increasing goal-scoring options and perhaps adding more firepower upfront. Additionally, refining attacking strategies and capitalizing on scoring opportunities could elevate their performance further in higher divisions. Maintaining defensive discipline while expanding offensive output will be key as they face tougher competition.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Broald Albion’s season has been a commendable display of teamwork, resilience, and strategic growth. Their solid defensive record, coupled with a positive goal difference, underpins their promotion-winning campaign. While individual goal contributions were not highlighted, the collective effort was clearly the driving force behind their success. Moving forward, enhancing offensive potency and adapting to higher-level challenges will be crucial. Overall, a very good season that sets a promising foundation for the club’s future endeavors.
