Season Review · July 28, 2025
Solid performance - Reliable football with room for growth
Solburne Villa's 11th season in Division 7 has been a commendable display of resilience and team cohesion. Finishing in 7th place with 12 wins, 1 draw, and 9 losses, the team demonstrated a balanced approach to their campaign. Notably, their goal difference of +31 stands out as one of the best in Division 7, highlighting their defensive solidity and attacking prowess. This impressive goal difference underscores their ability to both score freely and maintain defensive discipline, making them a formidable side on their day.
Gary's mark
5/5
Good
Finished
7th
Points
37
Record
12-1-9
GD
+31
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
37
Win Rate
55%
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
Federico Pereira
CF
18 contributions
Top scorer
Federico Pereira
CF
14 goals
Top assists
Pascal Rousseau
RW
8 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 37
- P46
- Scoring
- 67
- P67
- Defence
- 36
- P54
- Goal difference
- +31
- P54
5/5
Season mark
Good
Campaign Record
12-1-9
Wins
12
55%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
9
41%
Attack · Defence
+31 GD
Goal Contributions
Federico Pereira
Player · 14G · 4A
18
Yaya Kouadjo
Player · 8G · 2A
10
Traore Koua
Player · 8G · 5A
13
Luis Palacios
Player · 8G · 4A
12
Ulrich Yao
Player · 4G · 4A
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
Solburne Villa's 11th season in Division 7 has been a commendable display of resilience and team cohesion. Finishing in 7th place with 12 wins, 1 draw, and 9 losses, the team demonstrated a balanced approach to their campaign. Notably, their goal difference of +31 stands out as one of the best in Division 7, highlighting their defensive solidity and attacking prowess. This impressive goal difference underscores their ability to both score freely and maintain defensive discipline, making them a formidable side on their day.
The season's fun fact reveals that Solburne Villa boasts a goal difference of +31—among the best in their division—reflecting their offensive efficiency and defensive organization. The squad's collective effort, combined with key contributions from their top performers, has kept them competitive throughout the season. While there is room for growth, especially in consistency, the foundation for future success is clearly in place.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- High-scoring offense:67 goals scored, showcasing attacking intent
- Defensive strength:Only 36 goals conceded, one of the best in the division
- Top scorer:Federico Pereira with 14 goals
- Consistent contributors:Multiple players with double-digit goal tallies
- Solid league position:Finishing 7th in a competitive division
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While Solburne Villa's attacking output and defensive record are commendable, consistency remains an area to develop. The team could benefit from tightening up in matches where they drop points and maintaining their form against lower-ranked sides. Additionally, increasing their points tally from draws could help push higher up the table.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Solburne Villa's season has been marked by a solid, well-rounded performance that leverages strong offensive and defensive metrics. Their impressive goal difference reflects a team capable of both scoring and defending effectively. Moving forward, focusing on consistency and capitalizing on opportunities to convert draws into wins could elevate their standing further. With a foundation of talented contributors and a disciplined approach, the club has promising prospects for the next campaign.