Season Review · July 28, 2025
Solid performance - Reliable football with room for growth
Hawley's 11th season in the league has been a commendable display of consistency and team effort. Finishing in 3rd place in Division 7 of League 2, the team demonstrated resilience and a positive goal difference of +17 — more goals scored than conceded — a testament to their balanced approach on both ends of the pitch. This season's performance highlights a squad capable of competing at a high level, with notable contributions from key players who contributed across multiple facets of the game.
Gary's mark
4/5
Good
Finished
3rd
Points
41
Record
12-5-5
GD
+17
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
55%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-3-3-A
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Dirk Walter
CF
12 contributions
Top scorer
Dirk Walter
CF
9 goals
Top assists
Hoon Chung
RF
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 41
- P83
- Scoring
- 56
- P67
- Defence
- 39
- P46
- Goal difference
- +17
- P71
4/5
Season mark
Good
Campaign Record
12-5-5
Wins
12
55%
Draws
5
23%
Losses
5
23%
Attack · Defence
+17 GD
Goal Contributions
Dirk Walter
Player · 9G · 3A
12
Albino Ribeiro
Player · 5G · 1A
6
Thierry Renard
Player · 5G · 2A
7
Helmut Roth
Player · 5G · 3A
8
Hoon Chung
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
Hawley's 11th season in the league has been a commendable display of consistency and team effort. Finishing in 3rd place in Division 7 of League 2, the team demonstrated resilience and a positive goal difference of +17 — more goals scored than conceded — a testament to their balanced approach on both ends of the pitch. This season's performance highlights a squad capable of competing at a high level, with notable contributions from key players who contributed across multiple facets of the game.
The team’s journey this season was marked by solid results, a cohesive squad, and a clear desire to improve further. Hawley’s ability to maintain a reliable defensive record while also finding the net regularly has been a defining feature of their campaign. With a core group of versatile players, the club has laid a strong foundation for future growth and success.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights: 🎯⚽
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Secured a top-three league finish in Division 7
- Achieved a positive goal difference of +17, more goals scored than conceded
- Consistent team performances with 12 wins and only 5 losses
- Key players contributing across multiple roles, showcasing team versatility
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement: 🤔
Desk lens
Touchline
While Hawley’s season has been solid, there remains room for growth in consistency and defensive solidity. Narrowing the gap in matches lost and increasing the number of clean sheets could elevate their league standing further. Additionally, developing squad depth to sustain performance levels throughout the season will be key for future campaigns.
The Long View
Final Assessment: 📝
Desk lens
The Ledger
Hawley's season has been characterized by reliable, well-rounded football, with a positive goal difference and a top-three finish. The team’s strengths lie in their versatile players and balanced attack-defence approach. To push even higher in the league standings, focusing on defensive consistency and squad depth will be crucial. Overall, a commendable season with promising signs for continued growth.