Season Review · July 28, 2025
Promotion secured - Climbing the football pyramid
Mermarlbort's 11th season in the league has been a remarkable journey, culminating in a well-deserved promotion. Finishing third in Division 8 of League 11, the team demonstrated resilience and consistency throughout the campaign. With 13 wins, 3 draws, and 6 losses, they amassed a total of 42 points, showcasing their competitive edge. A notable fun fact from this season is their positive goal difference of +9 — more goals scored than conceded — highlighting their balanced and effective approach on both ends of the pitch.
Gary's mark
4/5
Good
Finished
3rd
Points
42
Record
13-3-6
GD
+9
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
42
Win Rate
59%
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
Miguel Batista
CF
12 contributions
Top scorer
Miguel Batista
CF
9 goals
Top assists
Goran Vuković
RCM
8 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 42
- P79
- Scoring
- 47
- P79
- Defence
- 38
- P63
- Goal difference
- +9
- P79
4/5
Season mark
Good
Campaign Record
13-3-6
Wins
13
59%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
6
27%
Attack · Defence
+9 GD
Goal Contributions
Miguel Batista
Player · 9G · 3A
12
Marko Matošević
Player · 8G · 4A
12
Goran Vuković
Player · 4G · 8A
12
Victor Fernandez
Player · 1G · 1A
2
Pierre Barbier
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
Mermarlbort's 11th season in the league has been a remarkable journey, culminating in a well-deserved promotion. Finishing third in Division 8 of League 11, the team demonstrated resilience and consistency throughout the campaign. With 13 wins, 3 draws, and 6 losses, they amassed a total of 42 points, showcasing their competitive edge. A notable fun fact from this season is their positive goal difference of +9 — more goals scored than conceded — highlighting their balanced and effective approach on both ends of the pitch.
This season's success can be attributed to a cohesive team effort and standout individual performances. The club’s ability to secure promotion while maintaining a solid defensive record and an attacking mindset underscores their potential for growth in higher divisions. The fans can look forward to seeing Mermarlbort challenge even stronger opponents next season.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Secured promotion to a higher league after a competitive season
- Achieved a positive goal difference of +9
- Consistent performances from key players across the season
- Strong defensive record with only 38 goals conceded
- Multiple contributors in attack, with several players scoring and assisting
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While Mermarlbort’s season was commendable, there remains room for growth. Strengthening their defensive organization to reduce goals conceded further could elevate their league standing. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring consistency across more players would help sustain their offensive threat in higher divisions.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Mermarlbort’s season was a successful chapter in their football journey, marked by solid team performances and individual contributions. Their positive goal difference and promotion highlight their potential to compete at higher levels. Moving forward, refining defensive solidity and expanding attacking options will be key to maintaining momentum and achieving even greater success. The club’s foundation is strong, and the future looks promising as they climb the football pyramid.