
Season Review · July 28, 2025
Promotion secured - Climbing the football pyramid
Stever Park's 11th season in the league was nothing short of remarkable, culminating in a well-deserved promotion. Finishing in 3rd place in Division 8, the team demonstrated a potent blend of attacking prowess and defensive solidity. Their impressive goal difference of +48 stands out as one of the best in the division, highlighting their ability to both score freely and keep the opposition at bay. This season's success is a testament to the club's strategic growth and determination to climb the football pyramid.
Gary's mark
5/5
Very Good
Finished
3rd
Points
47
Record
15-2-5
GD
+48

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
47
Win Rate
68%
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
Manuel Alcantara
AM
14 contributions
Top scorer
Roberto Suarez
AM
8 goals
Top assists
Manuel Alcantara
AM
8 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 47
- P79
- Scoring
- 69
- P79
- Defence
- 21
- P88
- Goal difference
- +48
- P79
5/5
Season mark
Very Good
Campaign Record
15-2-5
Wins
15
68%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
5
23%
Attack · Defence
+48 GD
Goal Contributions
Bright Dahiru
Player · 8G · 2A
10
Roberto Suarez
Player · 8G · 2A
10
Francesco Benedetti
Player · 6G · 3A
9
Franco Costanzo
Player · 6G · 3A
9
Manuel Alcantara
Player · 6G · 8A
14
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
Stever Park's 11th season in the league was nothing short of remarkable, culminating in a well-deserved promotion. Finishing in 3rd place in Division 8, the team demonstrated a potent blend of attacking prowess and defensive solidity. Their impressive goal difference of +48 stands out as one of the best in the division, highlighting their ability to both score freely and keep the opposition at bay. This season's success is a testament to the club's strategic growth and determination to climb the football pyramid.
A fun fact that encapsulates their season is their goal difference of +48, which ranks among the best in Division 8. This statistic underscores their dominance in both ends of the pitch and reflects a well-balanced team effort that propelled them into promotion.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Secured promotion to the next division, marking a significant milestone
- Scored 69 goals, showcasing attacking flair and offensive strength
- Conceded only 21 goals, demonstrating defensive resilience
- Maintained an unbeaten streak in most matches, with only 5 losses
- Consistent performers like Bright Dahiru and Roberto Suarez contributed significantly in goals and assists
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While Stever Park's season was highly successful, there is room to refine consistency in certain matches to ensure even more dominant performances. Additionally, maintaining squad depth and managing player fitness will be crucial as they prepare for tougher challenges in the higher division.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Stever Park's season was a clear demonstration of their potential and ambition. Their strong attacking record, solid defense, and cohesive team play culminated in a promotion that sets the stage for new challenges ahead. Strengths include their goal-scoring ability and defensive resilience, while areas for improvement involve consistency and squad management. Overall, a very good season that promises exciting prospects for the future.
