Season Review · July 28, 2025
Solid performance - Reliable football with room for growth
Stottley Park's 2023/24 campaign in the seventh division has been a commendable display of resilience and teamwork. Finishing in 4th place with 42 points, the club demonstrated consistency with 13 wins, 3 draws, and 6 losses. The team’s positive goal difference of +13—more goals scored than conceded—highlighted their balanced approach and offensive efficiency. This fun fact underscores their ability to find the net while maintaining defensive solidity, a promising sign for future seasons.
Gary's mark
4/5
Good
Finished
4th
Points
42
Record
13-3-6
GD
+13
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
5-2-3
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Amer Ahmed
LW
13 contributions
Top scorer
Joao Alves
CF
11 goals
Top assists
Gioacchino Colucci
LW
8 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 42
- P71
- Scoring
- 67
- P79
- Defence
- 54
- P38
- Goal difference
- +13
- P54
4/5
Season mark
Good
Campaign Record
13-3-6
Wins
13
59%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
6
27%
Attack · Defence
+13 GD
Goal Contributions
Joao Alves
Player · 11G
11
Alhassan Hassan
Player · 10G · 2A
12
Amer Ahmed
Player · 7G · 6A
13
Alhaji Peter
Player · 6G
6
Rogelio Ruiz
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
Stottley Park's 2023/24 campaign in the seventh division has been a commendable display of resilience and teamwork. Finishing in 4th place with 42 points, the club demonstrated consistency with 13 wins, 3 draws, and 6 losses. The team’s positive goal difference of +13—more goals scored than conceded—highlighted their balanced approach and offensive efficiency. This fun fact underscores their ability to find the net while maintaining defensive solidity, a promising sign for future seasons.
Throughout the season, Stottley Park showcased a collective effort, with several players making significant contributions. Their reliable performances and competitive spirit have laid a solid foundation, even as they look to push higher up the table. The season's overall performance reflects a team that is reliable and capable, with clear potential for further growth and improvement.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Positive goal difference of +13, more goals scored than conceded
- Multiple players reaching double figures in goals
- Consistent performances from key contributors
- Solid defensive record with only 54 goals conceded
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While Stottley Park's season was solid, there remains room to tighten defensive organization to reduce goals conceded further. Additionally, increasing squad depth and consistency across all matches could help sustain performance levels and challenge for higher positions.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Stottley Park's 2023/24 season was marked by reliability and collective effort, with a positive goal difference and a strong core of contributors. Their balanced attack and defensive solidity are promising, though further improvements in defensive resilience and squad consistency could elevate their standing. With a solid foundation and promising talent, the club is well-positioned for continued growth in the coming seasons.