Season Review · July 28, 2025
Solid performance - Reliable football with room for growth
Twicher Albion's 11th season in the fifth division has been a steady journey marked by resilience and promising performances. Finishing in 8th place with 35 points, the team demonstrated a balanced approach, securing 11 wins, 2 draws, and 9 losses. Their positive goal difference of +15 — more goals scored than conceded — underscores their offensive capabilities and defensive solidity. This fun fact highlights their ability to maintain a healthy balance between attack and defense, a foundation upon which they can build further success.
Gary's mark
4/5
Good
Finished
8th
Points
35
Record
11-2-9
GD
+15
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
8th
Points
35
Win Rate
50%
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
Duncan Clarke
CF
15 contributions
Top scorer
Duncan Clarke
CF
11 goals
Top assists
Siaka Gogbe
RM
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 35
- P38
- Scoring
- 63
- P50
- Defence
- 48
- P38
- Goal difference
- +15
- P38
4/5
Season mark
Good
Campaign Record
11-2-9
Wins
11
50%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
9
41%
Attack · Defence
+15 GD
Goal Contributions
Duncan Clarke
Player · 11G · 4A
15
Paulo Silva
Player · 8G · 2A
10
Antonino Pepe
Player · 4G · 3A
7
Carlos Pasten
Player · 4G
4
Siaka Gogbe
Player · 3G · 6A
9
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
Twicher Albion's 11th season in the fifth division has been a steady journey marked by resilience and promising performances. Finishing in 8th place with 35 points, the team demonstrated a balanced approach, securing 11 wins, 2 draws, and 9 losses. Their positive goal difference of +15 — more goals scored than conceded — underscores their offensive capabilities and defensive solidity. This fun fact highlights their ability to maintain a healthy balance between attack and defense, a foundation upon which they can build further success.
Throughout the season, Twicher Albion showcased a squad full of versatile contributors, with standout performances from key players who contributed both goals and assists. Their consistent effort and team-oriented play have laid a solid groundwork for future growth, even if there remains room to climb higher in the league standings.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Positive goal difference of +15— more goals scored than conceded
- Duncan Clarke led the team with 11 goals and 4 assists
- Strong team chemistry with multiple players contributing in various ways
- Maintained a respectable mid-table position despite tough competition
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While Twicher Albion displayed commendable consistency, they could benefit from tightening their defense to reduce goals conceded and converting more of their scoring opportunities into wins. Enhancing squad depth and maintaining injury-free periods could also help sustain their performance levels throughout the season.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Twicher Albion's season has been marked by reliable and balanced football, with a positive goal difference reflecting their offensive and defensive strengths. The team’s key players contributed significantly across various facets of the game, fostering a cohesive unit. Moving forward, focusing on defensive solidity and capitalizing on scoring chances could elevate their league standing. Overall, a solid season with promising signs for future growth.