Season Review · July 28, 2025
Solid performance - Reliable football with room for growth
Thampton Albion's 11th season in Division 6 has been a commendable display of consistency and resilience. Finishing in 3rd place with 41 points, the team demonstrated a solid grasp of their tactical approach, blending offensive prowess with defensive solidity. Their goal difference of +40 is among the best in Division 6, highlighting their ability to both score freely and keep the opposition at bay. This fun fact underscores their overall effectiveness on the pitch, even if they fell just short of the top spot.
Gary's mark
3/5
Good
Finished
3rd
Points
41
Record
13-2-7
GD
+40
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
41
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
Jose Fernandez
CF
19 contributions
Top scorer
Robert Maillot
LW
11 goals
Top assists
Jose Fernandez
CF
9 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 41
- P75
- Scoring
- 68
- P96
- Defence
- 28
- P67
- Goal difference
- +40
- P96
3/5
Season mark
Good
Campaign Record
13-2-7
Wins
13
59%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
7
32%
Attack · Defence
+40 GD
Goal Contributions
Robert Maillot
Player · 11G · 6A
17
Jose Fernandez
Player · 10G · 9A
19
Alexander Krause
Player · 7G · 6A
13
Robert Robertson
Player · 6G · 3A
9
Manuel Ochoa
Player · 4G · 6A
10
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
Thampton Albion's 11th season in Division 6 has been a commendable display of consistency and resilience. Finishing in 3rd place with 41 points, the team demonstrated a solid grasp of their tactical approach, blending offensive prowess with defensive solidity. Their goal difference of +40 is among the best in Division 6, highlighting their ability to both score freely and keep the opposition at bay. This fun fact underscores their overall effectiveness on the pitch, even if they fell just short of the top spot.
This season's journey was marked by a series of reliable performances, with 13 wins, 2 draws, and 7 losses. The team’s commitment to attacking football is evident in their 68 goals scored, while their defensive discipline kept opponents to just 28 goals against. Thampton Albion’s squad showed great versatility and team spirit, making them a formidable side in the league. Their steady progress indicates promising growth potential for the seasons ahead.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- High Goal Difference:+40, one of the best in Division 6
- Attacking Prowess:68 goals scored across the season
- Defensive Solidity:Only 28 goals conceded
- Consistent Performers:Multiple players contributing significantly
- Top 3 Finish:Secured a strong league position with room to push higher
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While Thampton Albion displayed impressive consistency, there is room to refine their defensive organization to reduce the number of goals conceded further. Additionally, converting more of their scoring opportunities could elevate their league standing and challenge for the top spot more convincingly.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Thampton Albion's season has been marked by a solid, reliable performance that highlights their attacking strength and defensive discipline. Their goal difference of +40 stands out as a testament to their overall effectiveness. Moving forward, focusing on tightening defensive lapses and increasing goal conversion efficiency could propel them even higher in the league. With a core of talented, versatile players and a positive trajectory, Albion’s future looks promising.