Season Review · April 24, 2026
Promotion secured - Climbing the football pyramid
In Season 17, Soham City demonstrated remarkable resilience and tactical prowess, finishing third in their division and securing promotion to a higher tier. Their journey this season was marked by a balanced attack and solid defensive organization, culminating in a goal difference of +30 — among the best in Division 8. This impressive statistic underscores their ability to both score freely and defend diligently, setting a strong foundation for their upcoming challenges.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
3rd
Points
48
Record
15-3-4
GD
+30
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
48
Win Rate
68%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-1-2-1-2-WB
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Rocco Santini
LCF
14 contributions
Top scorer
Rocco Santini
LCF
12 goals
Top assists
Miodrag Šimunović
RCM
8 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 48
- P79
- Scoring
- 59
- P79
- Defence
- 29
- P75
- Goal difference
- +30
- P79
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
15-3-4
Wins
15
68%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
4
18%
Attack · Defence
+30 GD
Goal Contributions
Rocco Santini
CF · 12G · 2A
14
Eduardo Juarez
CF · 5G · 2A
7
Miodrag Šimunović
CM · 4G · 8A
12
Minho Kang
RF · 4G
4
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
In Season 17, Soham City demonstrated remarkable resilience and tactical prowess, finishing third in their division and securing promotion to a higher tier. Their journey this season was marked by a balanced attack and solid defensive organization, culminating in a goal difference of +30 — among the best in Division 8. This impressive statistic underscores their ability to both score freely and defend diligently, setting a strong foundation for their upcoming challenges.
A fun fact about Soham City’s season is their goal difference of +30, which stands out as one of the best in Division 8. This achievement highlights their overall team efficiency and consistency throughout the campaign, making them a formidable side in the league.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Secured promotion to Division 7 after a competitive season
- Scored 59 goals, showcasing an effective attacking unit
- Conceded only 29 goals, demonstrating defensive solidity
- Key players maintained perfect disciplinary records, with no yellow or red cards
- Consistent performance with 15 wins and only 4 losses
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
While Soham City’s season was highly successful, further consistency in away fixtures and maintaining defensive focus against top-tier opponents could enhance their chances in higher divisions. Additionally, developing squad depth to cope with fixture congestion may prove beneficial as they ascend the football pyramid.
Season Rating:(Very Good)
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Soham City’s Season 17 was a testament to strategic planning, team cohesion, and effective execution. Their strong goal difference and disciplined squad laid the groundwork for promotion, with standout performers contributing across the pitch. Moving forward, refining their away game strategies and squad depth will be key to sustaining success in Division 7. Overall, a highly commendable campaign that sets a positive trajectory for the club’s future ambitions.