
Season Review · July 28, 2025
Promotion secured - Climbing the football pyramid
The 8th division campaign for Quedon Graple was a season of steady progress and promising development. Finishing in 3rd place, the team secured promotion, marking a significant milestone in their journey up the football pyramid. This achievement underscores the club’s resilience and collective effort, even as they faced tough competition throughout the season. Interestingly, despite not having standout goal scorers, the squad demonstrated a cohesive team spirit, contributing in multiple ways to their overall success.
Gary's mark
5/5
Average
Finished
3rd
Points
34
Record
10-4-8
GD
-5

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
34
Win Rate
45%
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
Alexandre Fonseca
0 contributions
Top scorer
Alexandre Fonseca
0 goals
Top assists
Alexandre Fonseca
0 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 34
- P79
- Scoring
- 34
- P79
- Defence
- 39
- P63
- Goal difference
- -5
- P79
5/5
Season mark
Average
Campaign Record
10-4-8
Wins
10
45%
Draws
4
18%
Losses
8
36%
Attack · Defence
-5 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
The 8th division campaign for Quedon Graple was a season of steady progress and promising development. Finishing in 3rd place, the team secured promotion, marking a significant milestone in their journey up the football pyramid. This achievement underscores the club’s resilience and collective effort, even as they faced tough competition throughout the season. Interestingly, despite not having standout goal scorers, the squad demonstrated a cohesive team spirit, contributing in multiple ways to their overall success.
This season's fun fact is that Quedon Graple's third-place finish was enough to secure promotion, a testament to their consistent performances and determination. While their goal tally was modest at 34 goals, they managed to keep the opposition at bay with a defensive record that, although slightly negative in goal difference, was enough to propel them into a higher division. The season was characterized by balanced results and a focus on team contribution over individual brilliance.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Secured promotion after finishing 3rd in the league
- Maintained a solid defensive effort with a goals against of 39
- Demonstrated team cohesion with multiple contributors
- Progressed up the football pyramid, setting a foundation for future growth
Standout Filings
Player Analysis and Standout Performers
Filed by
Gary Nano
While the season did not feature prolific goal scorers, the team’s collective effort was evident. The top players, including Mathew Todd, Arturo Guerra, Zlatko Lovrić, Mario Cordova, and Ramon Hernandez, contributed in multiple ways, embodying the team player ethos. Their contributions, though not reflected in goal stats, were vital in maintaining team cohesion and effort throughout the season.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
To build on this successful promotion, Quedon Graple should focus on enhancing their attacking potency, aiming for more goals to convert draws into wins and tighten their defensive organization to reduce goals conceded. Developing goal-scoring options and refining defensive strategies will be key in competing at higher levels.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Quedon Graple’s season was a commendable journey of growth, marked by a solid team effort that culminated in promotion. Their strengths lie in team cohesion and resilience, setting a strong foundation for the challenges ahead. However, to sustain and improve their standing, the club must address offensive productivity and defensive consistency. With continued development, they are well-positioned for future success in the next division.
