Season Review · July 28, 2025
Solid performance - Reliable football with room for growth
Lough Park's 11th season in Division 6 of League 15 has been a commendable journey, showcasing resilience and consistency. Finishing in 3rd place with 13 wins, 5 draws, and just 4 losses, the team demonstrated a balanced approach on both ends of the pitch. Their positive goal difference of +14 — more goals scored than conceded — underscores their solid defensive organization and attacking efficiency. This fun fact highlights their ability to maintain a reliable performance throughout the season, setting a strong foundation for future ambitions.
Gary's mark
4/5
Good
Finished
3rd
Points
44
Record
13-5-4
GD
+14
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
3rd
Points
44
Win Rate
59%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
3-4-3-A
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Raphael Da Silva
CF
7 contributions
Top scorer
Raphael Da Silva
CF
5 goals
Top assists
Steven Sutton
RM
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 44
- P83
- Scoring
- 35
- P21
- Defence
- 21
- P96
- Goal difference
- +14
- P58
4/5
Season mark
Good
Campaign Record
13-5-4
Wins
13
59%
Draws
5
23%
Losses
4
18%
Attack · Defence
+14 GD
Goal Contributions
Raphael Da Silva
Player · 5G · 2A
7
Bernardo Barrios
Player · 4G · 3A
7
Dowon Noh
Player · 4G · 1A
5
Nestor Yoboue
Player · 3G · 2A
5
Norbert Richter
Player · 3G · 1A
4
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
Lough Park's 11th season in Division 6 of League 15 has been a commendable journey, showcasing resilience and consistency. Finishing in 3rd place with 13 wins, 5 draws, and just 4 losses, the team demonstrated a balanced approach on both ends of the pitch. Their positive goal difference of +14 — more goals scored than conceded — underscores their solid defensive organization and attacking efficiency. This fun fact highlights their ability to maintain a reliable performance throughout the season, setting a strong foundation for future ambitions.
The season was marked by a cohesive team effort, with several players contributing across various facets of play. Their steady points tally of 44 reflects a squad capable of competing at a high level, and their overall performance suggests they are on an upward trajectory, with potential for even greater success in the seasons to come.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Goal Difference:+14 — more goals scored than conceded, showcasing defensive solidity and attacking prowess
- Top Scorers:Raphael Da Silva and Dowon Noh each netted 5 goals
- Consistent Performers:Multiple players contributed with goals and assists, emphasizing team versatility
- League Position:Secured 3rd place in a competitive division
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While Lough Park displayed commendable consistency, there remains room for growth in their offensive output and defensive resilience against top-tier opponents. Increasing goal-scoring opportunities and sharpening defensive organization during high-pressure moments could elevate their league standing further. Additionally, fostering squad depth to manage fixture congestion could be beneficial.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Lough Park’s season has been marked by reliable, well-rounded football, underpinned by a cohesive team effort and a positive goal difference. Their strengths lie in defensive stability and versatile attacking contributions from multiple players. To push for higher league positions, focusing on offensive consistency and defensive sharpness will be key. Overall, this season sets a solid foundation for continued growth and success in the coming years.