Season Review · July 28, 2025
Solid performance - Reliable football with room for growth
Canbrouth's 11th season in Division 5 has been a commendable journey marked by resilience and steady progress. Finishing in 4th place with 42 points, the team demonstrated a balanced approach, securing 13 wins, 3 draws, and 6 losses. Their goal difference of +27 stands out as one of the best in the division, highlighting their offensive potency and defensive solidity. This impressive goal difference underscores their ability to both score and defend effectively, making them a formidable side in the league.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
4th
Points
42
Record
13-3-6
GD
+27
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
4th
Points
42
Win Rate
59%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-5-1
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Eugene Lee
AM
14 contributions
Top scorer
Eugene Lee
AM
14 goals
Top assists
Felix Bravo
CF
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 42
- P71
- Scoring
- 65
- P79
- Defence
- 38
- P63
- Goal difference
- +27
- P71
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
13-3-6
Wins
13
59%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
6
27%
Attack · Defence
+27 GD
Goal Contributions
Eugene Lee
Player · 14G
14
Felix Bravo
Player · 8G · 6A
14
Emmanuel Simon
Player · 7G · 3A
10
Domenico Ricci
Player · 5G
5
Scott Powell
Player · 4G · 3A
7
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
Canbrouth's 11th season in Division 5 has been a commendable journey marked by resilience and steady progress. Finishing in 4th place with 42 points, the team demonstrated a balanced approach, securing 13 wins, 3 draws, and 6 losses. Their goal difference of +27 stands out as one of the best in the division, highlighting their offensive potency and defensive solidity. This impressive goal difference underscores their ability to both score and defend effectively, making them a formidable side in the league.
A fun fact from this season is that Canbrouth's goal difference of +27 is among the best in Division 5, reflecting their consistent performance across matches. The team showed great cohesion and adaptability, laying a solid foundation for future growth. While they missed out on promotion, their reliable form and competitive edge suggest they are well-positioned to challenge higher up the table next season.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Strong goal difference of +27, one of the best in Division 5
- Top scorer Eugene Lee with 14 goals
- Felix Bravo contributed with 6 assists and 8 goals
- Solid defensive record, conceding only 38 goals
- Consistent performances with only 6 losses across the season
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While Canbrouth's season has been solid, there is room to enhance consistency in away matches and tighten defensive organization against top-tier opponents. Developing a more prolific goal-scoring threat from wider positions could also help convert more chances into goals, pushing the team higher in the standings.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Canbrouth has delivered a reliable and commendable season, characterized by a strong goal difference and cohesive team performances. Their offensive contributors stood out, and their defensive record was solid. Moving forward, focusing on consistency and offensive variety could elevate their performance further. With a balanced squad and promising signs, Canbrouth is poised for growth and greater success in the upcoming season.