Season Review · July 28, 2025
Solid performance - Reliable football with room for growth
Poley United's 11th season in Division 7 has been a commendable display of consistency and teamwork. Finishing in 6th place with 39 points, the team demonstrated resilience and a solid understanding of their tactical approach. Notably, their goal difference of +23 is among the best in Division 7, highlighting their defensive solidity and attacking efficiency. The season's fun fact underscores this strength, reflecting a team capable of both scoring and defending effectively.
Finished
6th
Points
39
Record
12-3-7
GD
+23
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
6th
Points
39
Win Rate
55%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-2-3-1
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Carlos Villagra
CF
13 contributions
Top scorer
Carlos Villagra
CF
9 goals
Top assists
Cicero Faria
LW
7 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 39
- P54
- Scoring
- 57
- P71
- Defence
- 34
- P54
- Goal difference
- +23
- P54
Campaign Record
12-3-7
Wins
12
55%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
7
32%
Attack · Defence
+23 GD
Goal Contributions
Carlos Villagra
Player · 9G · 4A
13
Joaquim Fernando
Player · 6G · 1A
7
Joachim Amon
Player · 5G · 1A
6
Cicero Faria
Player · 5G · 7A
12
Diego Larrosa
Player · 4G · 3A
7
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
Poley United's 11th season in Division 7 has been a commendable display of consistency and teamwork. Finishing in 6th place with 39 points, the team demonstrated resilience and a solid understanding of their tactical approach. Notably, their goal difference of +23 is among the best in Division 7, highlighting their defensive solidity and attacking efficiency. The season's fun fact underscores this strength, reflecting a team capable of both scoring and defending effectively.
This season, Poley United showcased a balanced squad capable of contributing in multiple facets of the game. Their ability to secure points through a combination of solid defense and creative attacking play has laid a strong foundation for future growth. While they have room to push higher in the standings, their performances have certainly earned respect within the league.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights 🎯
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Among the best goal difference in Division 7 (+23)
- Secured 12 wins, demonstrating consistent performance
- Strong team contributions with multiple players scoring and assisting
- Maintained a clean disciplinary record with no yellow or red cards
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement 🚧
Desk lens
Touchline
While Poley United's season has been solid, there is potential to improve their consistency in away fixtures and reduce the number of losses. Enhancing defensive organization during critical moments could help convert more draws into wins and climb higher in the league table.
The Long View
Final Assessment 📝
Desk lens
The Ledger
Poley United has delivered a reliable and well-rounded season, marked by strong team contributions and impressive goal difference. Their ability to balance attack and defense has been a key strength, and with targeted improvements, they can aim for higher league positions in the future. The foundation is solid, and the team’s collective effort bodes well for continued progress.