Season Review · July 28, 2025
Promotion secured - Climbing the football pyramid
Earridge Athletic's 11th season has been nothing short of remarkable, as they secured promotion from their division with a stellar record. Competing in League 4 of Division 8, the team demonstrated impressive consistency and resilience throughout the campaign. Their goal difference of +71 is among the best in Division 8, highlighting their offensive prowess and defensive solidity. This season's success is a testament to their strategic planning and team cohesion, setting a solid foundation for their future endeavors.
Gary's mark
5/5
Excellent ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Finished
3rd
Points
53
Record
17-2-3
GD
+71
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
3rd
Points
53
Win Rate
77%
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
Mohammed Dada
AM
10 contributions
Top scorer
Mohammed Dada
AM
7 goals
Top assists
Mohammed Dada
AM
3 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 53
- P79
- Scoring
- 88
- P79
- Defence
- 17
- P92
- Goal difference
- +71
- P79
5/5
Season mark
Excellent ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Campaign Record
17-2-3
Wins
17
77%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
3
14%
Attack · Defence
+71 GD
Goal Contributions
Mohammed Dada
Player · 7G · 3A
10
Mariano Gomez
Player · 5G · 3A
8
Fernando Beretta
Player · 3G · 2A
5
Patrick Shehu
Player · 2G
2
Keith Cooper
Player · 1G · 1A
2
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
Earridge Athletic's 11th season has been nothing short of remarkable, as they secured promotion from their division with a stellar record. Competing in League 4 of Division 8, the team demonstrated impressive consistency and resilience throughout the campaign. Their goal difference of +71 is among the best in Division 8, highlighting their offensive prowess and defensive solidity. This season's success is a testament to their strategic planning and team cohesion, setting a solid foundation for their future endeavors.
Fun fact: Earridge Athletic's goal difference of +71 ranks among the best in Division 8, underscoring their dominance both offensively and defensively. Their ability to outscore opponents by such a margin was a key factor in their promotion push, making them one of the most formidable teams in the league this season.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Secured promotion to a higher division
- Scored an impressive 88 goals
- Conceded only 17 goals all season
- Maintained an unbeaten streak in most matches
- Strong team performances across the board
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While Earridge Athletic's season has been highly successful, there is room to enhance consistency in away fixtures and further tighten defensive organization to reduce goals conceded in rare lapses. Developing squad depth to sustain performance levels across all competitions could also be beneficial as they aim for continued success in higher divisions.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Earridge Athletic has delivered an outstanding season, marked by a dominant goal difference, a high win rate, and a well-rounded squad contribution. Their offensive firepower and defensive resilience have been key to their promotion, showcasing their potential to compete at higher levels. Moving forward, focusing on maintaining consistency and squad depth will be crucial to sustain their upward trajectory. Overall, a highly commendable campaign that sets a bright future for the club.