Season Review · April 24, 2026
Promotion secured - Climbing the football pyramid
In Season 17, Eridge Hotspur demonstrated remarkable resilience and teamwork, securing a well-deserved promotion from Division 8. Finishing in 3rd place with 43 points, the Hotspur showcased a balanced and effective approach, winning 14 matches while only suffering 7 defeats. Their goal difference of +22 stands out as one of the best in Division 8, highlighting their defensive solidity and attacking prowess. This season's success is a testament to the club’s strategic growth and the players' dedication, marking a significant milestone in their football journey.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
3rd
Points
43
Record
14-1-7
GD
+22
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
43
Win Rate
64%
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
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Jose Fernandes
LCF
12 contributions
Top scorer
Branko Janković
RCF
9 goals
Top assists
Jose Fernandes
LCF
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 43
- P79
- Scoring
- 49
- P71
- Defence
- 27
- P71
- Goal difference
- +22
- P71
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
14-1-7
Wins
14
64%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
7
32%
Attack · Defence
+22 GD
Goal Contributions
Branko Janković
RF · 9G · 2A
11
Jose Fernandes
CF · 6G · 6A
12
Carlos Da Silva
CM · 6G · 5A
11
Mamadou Diagne
CF · 5G · 5A
10
Joaquin Garcia
AM · 3G · 3A
6
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, Eridge Hotspur demonstrated remarkable resilience and teamwork, securing a well-deserved promotion from Division 8. Finishing in 3rd place with 43 points, the Hotspur showcased a balanced and effective approach, winning 14 matches while only suffering 7 defeats. Their goal difference of +22 stands out as one of the best in Division 8, highlighting their defensive solidity and attacking prowess. This season's success is a testament to the club’s strategic growth and the players' dedication, marking a significant milestone in their football journey.
A fun fact about this season is that Eridge Hotspur’s goal difference of +22 is among the best in Division 8, reflecting their ability to both score and defend effectively. Their disciplined play and consistent performances have set a solid foundation for future campaigns as they climb the football pyramid.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Secured promotion to a higher division, a major milestone for the club
- Achieved a goal difference of +22, one of the best in the division
- Top scorers Branko Janković and Jose Fernandes contributed significantly to the attack
- Defensive record with only 27 goals conceded across the season
- Consistent team performances with only one draw and seven losses
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
While the season was highly successful, there is room to tighten defensive organization to reduce the number of losses further. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring consistency across the squad could help push for an even higher league position next season.
Season Rating:(Very Good)
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Eridge Hotspur’s Season 17 was a commendable campaign marked by strategic growth, solid defense, and effective attacking contributions. Their ability to maintain a strong goal difference and secure promotion underscores their potential for future success. Moving forward, focusing on defensive resilience and goal-scoring consistency will be key to climbing even higher in the football pyramid. The club’s foundation is strong, and this season’s achievements set an exciting trajectory for the seasons to come.