Season Review · July 28, 2025
Solid performance - Reliable football with room for growth
The 2023/24 season for Winch St Col in Division 4 has been a commendable journey, showcasing resilience and attacking prowess. Finishing in 5th place with 40 points, the team demonstrated a solid foundation to build upon. Notably, their goal difference of +28 stands out as one of the best in Division 4, highlighting their offensive strength and defensive organization. The club’s ability to score 87 goals while conceding only 59 underscores their balanced approach and potential for future success.
Gary's mark
4/5
Good
Finished
5th
Points
40
Record
13-1-8
GD
+28
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
40
Win Rate
59%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
5-4-1-D
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Valdivino Fernandes
CF
25 contributions
Top scorer
Valdivino Fernandes
CF
18 goals
Top assists
Valdivino Fernandes
CF
7 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 40
- P63
- Scoring
- 87
- P71
- Defence
- 59
- P46
- Goal difference
- +28
- P63
4/5
Season mark
Good
Campaign Record
13-1-8
Wins
13
59%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
8
36%
Attack · Defence
+28 GD
Goal Contributions
Valdivino Fernandes
Player · 18G · 7A
25
Boris Rose
Player · 11G · 6A
17
Christian Oloyede
Player · 10G · 1A
11
Francisco Conceição
Player · 7G · 6A
13
Michael Wells
Player · 6G · 6A
12
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
The 2023/24 season for Winch St Col in Division 4 has been a commendable journey, showcasing resilience and attacking prowess. Finishing in 5th place with 40 points, the team demonstrated a solid foundation to build upon. Notably, their goal difference of +28 stands out as one of the best in Division 4, highlighting their offensive strength and defensive organization. The club’s ability to score 87 goals while conceding only 59 underscores their balanced approach and potential for future success.
This season's fun fact reveals their impressive goal difference, a testament to their overall team effort and attacking efficiency. With a mix of promising young talent and experienced players, Winch St Col has laid down a platform for growth, aiming to push higher in the league standings next season.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- High-scoring offense:87 goals scored, one of the best in the division
- Solid defense:Conceded only 59 goals, maintaining a strong defensive record
- Top scorer:Valdivino Fernandes with 18 goals and 7 assists
- Consistent performers:All top players maintained clean disciplinary records
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While Winch St Col has shown promising attacking output and defensive solidity, there is room to improve consistency in away fixtures and reduce the number of losses. Developing a more resilient approach against top-tier teams could help push the team into higher league positions. Additionally, further squad depth and tactical adjustments may enhance their ability to close out tight matches.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Winch St Col’s season has been marked by a solid overall performance, with a potent attack and a commendable goal difference. Their key strengths lie in their goal-scoring ability and disciplined defense, making them a formidable side in Division 4. Moving forward, focusing on consistency and tactical refinement will be crucial to climb higher in the league standings. With continued development, Winch St Col has the potential to challenge for even greater success in the seasons to come.