Season Review · July 28, 2025
Promotion secured - Climbing the football pyramid
Favenwith’s 11th season in the league has been nothing short of spectacular, culminating in a well-deserved promotion from Division 8. Finishing second with a remarkable record of 18 wins, just a single draw, and only three losses, the team demonstrated consistency and resilience throughout the campaign. Their offensive prowess was on full display, netting an impressive 84 goals, while their defensive solidity kept goals against to a mere 12—an outstanding goal difference of +72, among the best in Division 8. This fun fact underscores their dominance and efficiency on both ends of the pitch, making them a formidable force in the league.
Gary's mark
5/5
Excellent
Finished
2nd
Points
55
Record
18-1-3
GD
+72
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
55
Win Rate
82%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
3-4-3-A
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Hojin Yoon
AM
17 contributions
Top scorer
Hojin Yoon
AM
9 goals
Top assists
Antonio Basile
RM
9 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 55
- P88
- Scoring
- 84
- P96
- Defence
- 12
- P88
- Goal difference
- +72
- P96
5/5
Season mark
Excellent
Campaign Record
18-1-3
Wins
18
82%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
3
14%
Attack · Defence
+72 GD
Goal Contributions
Hojin Yoon
Player · 9G · 8A
17
Richard Park
Player · 8G · 6A
14
Thomas Wright
Player · 8G · 5A
13
Antonio Perez
Player · 6G · 2A
8
Aoi Ooi
Player · 6G · 5A
11
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
Favenwith’s 11th season in the league has been nothing short of spectacular, culminating in a well-deserved promotion from Division 8. Finishing second with a remarkable record of 18 wins, just a single draw, and only three losses, the team demonstrated consistency and resilience throughout the campaign. Their offensive prowess was on full display, netting an impressive 84 goals, while their defensive solidity kept goals against to a mere 12—an outstanding goal difference of +72, among the best in Division 8. This fun fact underscores their dominance and efficiency on both ends of the pitch, making them a formidable force in the league.
This season’s success can be attributed to a cohesive team effort and standout individual performances. The squad’s collective effort, combined with tactical discipline, has propelled Favenwith to the next level, promising exciting times ahead in higher divisions.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Secured promotion to a higher division after a dominant season
- Scored 84 goals, showcasing attacking prowess
- Conceded only 12 goals, highlighting defensive strength
- Achieved a goal difference of +72, among the best in the league
- Only 3 losses across the entire season, demonstrating consistency
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While Favenwith’s season has been outstanding, there is always room for growth. Maintaining this level of performance in higher divisions will require continued defensive organization and squad depth to handle the increased competition. Additionally, spreading goal-scoring responsibilities further could prevent over-reliance on key players and improve adaptability.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Favenwith’s season has been a testament to effective teamwork, tactical discipline, and individual brilliance. Their impressive goal difference and consistent results highlight their strength across the pitch. The team’s ability to secure promotion with such a dominant record bodes well for their future endeavors. Moving forward, focusing on squad depth and maintaining defensive solidity will be key to sustaining success in higher tiers. Overall, a season to celebrate and a promising foundation for the seasons ahead.