Season Review · July 28, 2025
Solid performance - Reliable football with room for growth
Irthfles City’s 11th season in division 7 has been a steady journey marked by resilience and team cohesion. Finishing in 7th place with 36 points, the team demonstrated a balanced approach, securing 11 wins, 3 draws, and 8 losses. Their positive goal difference of +19 — more goals scored than conceded — underscores their offensive efficiency and defensive solidity. This fun fact highlights their capacity to maintain a reliable performance throughout the season, laying a solid foundation for future growth.
Gary's mark
5/5
Good
Finished
7th
Points
36
Record
11-3-8
GD
+19
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
36
Win Rate
50%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
3-4-1-2
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Stefan Keller
RCF
6 contributions
Top scorer
Stefan Keller
RCF
2 goals
Top assists
Stefan Keller
RCF
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 36
- P46
- Scoring
- 52
- P46
- Defence
- 33
- P71
- Goal difference
- +19
- P46
5/5
Season mark
Good
Campaign Record
11-3-8
Wins
11
50%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
8
36%
Attack · Defence
+19 GD
Goal Contributions
Stefan Keller
Player · 2G · 4A
6
Taesoo Pak
Player · 1G
1
Francesco De Angelis
Player · 1G · 1A
2
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
Irthfles City’s 11th season in division 7 has been a steady journey marked by resilience and team cohesion. Finishing in 7th place with 36 points, the team demonstrated a balanced approach, securing 11 wins, 3 draws, and 8 losses. Their positive goal difference of +19 — more goals scored than conceded — underscores their offensive efficiency and defensive solidity. This fun fact highlights their capacity to maintain a reliable performance throughout the season, laying a solid foundation for future growth.
The season’s narrative revolves around collective effort and versatility, with key players contributing across various facets of the game. While not the most dominant team in the league, Irthfles City’s consistent performances and team spirit have kept them competitive and on an upward trajectory.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Achieved a positive goal difference of +19, showcasing offensive and defensive balance
- Multiple players contributed goals and assists, emphasizing team versatility
- Maintained a disciplined record with no red cards throughout the season
- Secured a mid-table finish, setting a platform for future improvement
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While the team’s overall performance has been solid, there is room to enhance consistency, especially in converting opportunities into goals and tightening defensive lapses that could turn draws into wins. Developing squad depth and integrating emerging talents could further elevate their league standing.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Irthfles City has demonstrated a dependable season characterized by teamwork and a positive goal difference. Their strengths lie in collective contribution and defensive resilience, setting a strong foundation for growth. To push higher in the league table, focusing on consistency and offensive efficiency will be key. With continued development, Irthfles City can aim for a more commanding presence in the next campaign.