Season Review · July 28, 2025
Solid performance - Reliable football with room for growth
The 2023-24 season for Halton United in the seventh division has been a commendable journey, showcasing resilience and team cohesion. Finishing in third place with 43 points, the club demonstrated a balanced approach, securing 13 wins, 4 draws, and only 5 losses. A notable fun fact from this campaign is their positive goal difference of +14, meaning they scored more goals than they conceded—an indicator of their overall defensive solidity and attacking efficiency.
Gary's mark
4/5
Good ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Finished
3rd
Points
43
Record
13-4-5
GD
+14
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
59%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-2-2-2-WB
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Helmut Böhm
CF
7 contributions
Top scorer
Helmut Böhm
CF
7 goals
Top assists
Vittorio Bernardi
RM
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 43
- P83
- Scoring
- 55
- P88
- Defence
- 41
- P46
- Goal difference
- +14
- P63
4/5
Season mark
Good ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Campaign Record
13-4-5
Wins
13
59%
Draws
4
18%
Losses
5
23%
Attack · Defence
+14 GD
Goal Contributions
Helmut Böhm
Player · 7G
7
Guilherme Da Silva
Player · 5G · 2A
7
Manuel Silva
Player · 4G · 2A
6
Eder Contreras
Player · 4G · 2A
6
Luka Petrović
Player · 3G · 1A
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
The 2023-24 season for Halton United in the seventh division has been a commendable journey, showcasing resilience and team cohesion. Finishing in third place with 43 points, the club demonstrated a balanced approach, securing 13 wins, 4 draws, and only 5 losses. A notable fun fact from this campaign is their positive goal difference of +14, meaning they scored more goals than they conceded—an indicator of their overall defensive solidity and attacking efficiency.
This season's performance reflects a team that is steadily building momentum, with promising signs for future growth. The squad’s collective effort and strategic gameplay have laid a solid foundation, even as they aim to push higher in the league standings next season.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 55 goals, showcasing an effective attacking unit
- Conceded only 41 goals, indicating defensive stability
- Maintained a positive goal difference of +14
- Consistent performances with only 5 losses throughout the season
- Multiple players contributing goals and assists, highlighting team depth
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While Halton United displayed solid performance, there is room to enhance consistency in defense to reduce goals conceded further. Additionally, increasing goal contributions from midfield and wide areas could elevate their attacking threat. Developing squad depth and rotation options will be vital for maintaining performance levels across a demanding season.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Halton United's season has been marked by a reliable and organized style of play, with a positive goal difference reflecting their balanced approach. The team’s strengths lie in their collective effort and defensive stability, with standout performances from key players like Böhm and Da Silva. To elevate their standing further, focusing on defensive resilience and expanding attacking options will be crucial. Overall, this campaign sets a promising foundation for future success and growth.