
Season Review · July 28, 2025
Solid performance - Reliable football with room for growth
Alney City’s 11th season in Division 7 has been a commendable display of consistency and team cohesion. Finishing in 5th place with 38 points, the club demonstrated resilience and a balanced approach throughout the campaign. Their goal difference of +27 is among the best in Division 7, highlighting their defensive solidity and attacking efficiency. This fun fact underscores their ability to both score and prevent goals effectively, making them a formidable side in the league.
Gary's mark
3/5
Season Review
Finished
5th
Points
38
Record
11-5-6
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
5th
Points
38
Win Rate
50%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
5-2-3
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Martin Bustamante
RW
10 contributions
Top scorer
Martin Bustamante
RW
8 goals
Top assists
Giovanni Palmieri
LM
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 38
- P58
- Scoring
- 63
- P83
- Defence
- 36
- P63
- Goal difference
- +27
- P71
3/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
11-5-6
Wins
11
50%
Draws
5
23%
Losses
6
27%
Attack · Defence
+27 GD
Goal Contributions
Martin Bustamante
Player · 8G · 2A
10
Thomas Kelly
Player · 7G · 1A
8
Seydou Kouadio
Player · 6G · 4A
10
Italo Contreras
Player · 6G · 3A
9
Karl Ito
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
Alney City’s 11th season in Division 7 has been a commendable display of consistency and team cohesion. Finishing in 5th place with 38 points, the club demonstrated resilience and a balanced approach throughout the campaign. Their goal difference of +27 is among the best in Division 7, highlighting their defensive solidity and attacking efficiency. This fun fact underscores their ability to both score and prevent goals effectively, making them a formidable side in the league.
This season, Alney City showcased a well-rounded squad with multiple contributors and a positive team spirit. Their steady performance suggests a club on the rise, with the potential to push further up the table in future campaigns. The team’s ability to maintain a solid goal difference while balancing wins and draws reflects their reliability on the pitch.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Among the best goal difference in Division 7 (+27)
- Multiple players contributing significantly in attack
- Strong defensive record with only 36 goals conceded
- Consistent performances from key players like Bustamante and Kelly
- Balanced attack with 63 goals scored across the season
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While Alney City has demonstrated solid performance, there is room to enhance consistency in their results, especially against lower-ranked teams. Developing a more potent attacking strategy to convert draws into wins could elevate their league standing. Additionally, further strengthening their defensive organization could help reduce goals conceded in tight matches.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Alney City’s season has been marked by a reliable and balanced approach, with standout contributions from key players and a commendable goal difference. Their defensive solidity and team cohesion are significant strengths, positioning them well for future growth. To climb higher in the league, focusing on converting more opportunities and maintaining consistency will be essential. Overall, a solid campaign with promising signs of development.
