Season Review · July 28, 2025
Solid performance - Reliable football with room for growth
Stesburn Wanderers have demonstrated a steady and dependable campaign in the fifth division of league 13 this season. Finishing in 7th place with 36 points, they showcased resilience and consistency, securing 11 wins, 3 draws, and 8 losses. Their positive goal difference of +17 — more goals scored than conceded — highlights their balanced approach on the pitch and their ability to find the net while maintaining defensive solidity. This fun fact underscores their capacity to produce positive results, even if they haven't quite broken into the top tier of the table.
Gary's mark
4/5
Good
Finished
7th
Points
36
Record
11-3-8
GD
+17
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
7th
Points
36
Win Rate
50%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-3-3-A
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Robert Davey
AM
13 contributions
Top scorer
Henry Morgan
CF
6 goals
Top assists
Robert Davey
AM
8 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 36
- P46
- Scoring
- 53
- P38
- Defence
- 36
- P63
- Goal difference
- +17
- P46
4/5
Season mark
Good
Campaign Record
11-3-8
Wins
11
50%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
8
36%
Attack · Defence
+17 GD
Goal Contributions
Giovanni Calabrese
Player · 6G
6
Henry Morgan
Player · 6G · 3A
9
Daniel Rose
Player · 5G · 5A
10
Robert Davey
Player · 5G · 8A
13
Ibai Garcia
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
Stesburn Wanderers have demonstrated a steady and dependable campaign in the fifth division of league 13 this season. Finishing in 7th place with 36 points, they showcased resilience and consistency, securing 11 wins, 3 draws, and 8 losses. Their positive goal difference of +17 — more goals scored than conceded — highlights their balanced approach on the pitch and their ability to find the net while maintaining defensive solidity. This fun fact underscores their capacity to produce positive results, even if they haven't quite broken into the top tier of the table.
Throughout the season, the Wanderers displayed a cohesive team effort, with several players contributing significantly to their overall performance. Their ability to score goals from multiple sources and maintain a solid defensive record makes them a team to watch for future growth and development.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Positive goal difference of +17 — more goals scored than conceded
- Multiple players reaching double figures in goals and assists
- Consistent performances across most matches, securing a mid-table finish
- Strong team cohesion with contributions from various players
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While Stesburn Wanderers have shown solid foundations, there is room to elevate their league standing by tightening defensive organization and increasing goal-scoring consistency in away fixtures. Developing squad depth and fostering more attacking options could push them higher up the table next season.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
The Wanderers have delivered a commendable season characterized by reliable performances and a positive goal difference. Their strengths lie in team cohesion and versatile contributors, making them a competitive side in their division. To move further up the table, focusing on defensive resilience and attacking consistency will be key. Overall, a solid campaign with promising signs for future growth.