Season Review · July 28, 2025
Solid performance - Reliable football with room for growth
Weld Albion's 11th season in Division 7 has been a commendable journey marked by resilience and consistency. Finishing in 5th place with 12 wins, 1 draw, and 9 losses, the team demonstrated a solid foundation throughout the campaign. Notably, Weld Albion boasts a remarkable goal difference of +35, among the best in Division 7, highlighting their offensive prowess and defensive solidity. This impressive goal difference underscores their ability to both score freely and maintain defensive discipline, making them a formidable side in the league.
Gary's mark
6/5
Good
Finished
5th
Points
37
Record
12-1-9
GD
+35
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
5th
Points
37
Win Rate
55%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-3-3
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Maurizio Bianchi
RW
11 contributions
Top scorer
John Jordan
CF
7 goals
Top assists
Maurizio Bianchi
RW
8 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 37
- P58
- Scoring
- 72
- P63
- Defence
- 37
- P63
- Goal difference
- +35
- P63
5/5
Season mark
Good
Campaign Record
12-1-9
Wins
12
55%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
9
41%
Attack · Defence
+35 GD
Goal Contributions
John Jordan
Player · 7G · 2A
9
Mark Ito
Player · 5G
5
Agostinho Nogueira
Player · 5G · 4A
9
Solomon Muhammed
Player · 5G · 4A
9
Tomislav Matković
Player · 5G · 3A
8
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
Weld Albion's 11th season in Division 7 has been a commendable journey marked by resilience and consistency. Finishing in 5th place with 12 wins, 1 draw, and 9 losses, the team demonstrated a solid foundation throughout the campaign. Notably, Weld Albion boasts a remarkable goal difference of +35, among the best in Division 7, highlighting their offensive prowess and defensive solidity. This impressive goal difference underscores their ability to both score freely and maintain defensive discipline, making them a formidable side in the league.
This season's fun fact reveals that Weld Albion's goal difference of +35 is among the best in Division 7, reflecting their balanced approach and attacking efficiency. The team showed flashes of brilliance and a cohesive style of play, setting a strong platform for future growth. While they fell short of challenging for the top spots, their performances suggest they are on an upward trajectory with potential to push higher next season.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Impressive goal difference of +35, one of the best in the division
- Total goals scored: 72, showcasing attacking intent
- Solid defensive record with only 37 goals conceded
- Multiple players contributing significantly to attack and build-up
- Consistent performances from key players like John Jordan and Solomon Muhammed
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While Weld Albion displayed offensive strength and defensive resilience, consistency remains an area to develop. The team could benefit from reducing losses and converting more draws into wins to climb higher in the league standings. Additionally, further squad depth and tactical adjustments could help sustain performance levels throughout the demanding fixtures.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Weld Albion’s season has been marked by a solid and reliable performance, underpinned by a potent attack and disciplined defense. Their impressive goal difference indicates a team capable of competing at a high level, with key players contributing across multiple facets. To elevate their league position, the club should focus on consistency and tactical refinement. Overall, a commendable season with promising signs for future growth.