Season Review · July 28, 2025
Solid performance - Reliable football with room for growth
Marksham's 11th season in division 7 of the league proved to be a steady campaign, showcasing resilience and a commendable team effort. Finishing in 6th place with 40 points, the team demonstrated a balanced approach, securing 13 wins, 1 draw, and 8 losses. The season's fun fact highlights their positive goal difference of +5, indicating they scored more goals than they conceded—a sign of a well-organized side that can capitalize on attacking opportunities while maintaining defensive solidity.
Gary's mark
4/5
Good
Finished
6th
Points
40
Record
13-1-8
GD
+5
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
40
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
Alfonso Garcia
RF
7 contributions
Top scorer
Alfonso Garcia
RF
5 goals
Top assists
Samuel Turner
LW
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 40
- P54
- Scoring
- 47
- P38
- Defence
- 42
- P54
- Goal difference
- +5
- P54
4/5
Season mark
Good
Campaign Record
13-1-8
Wins
13
59%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
8
36%
Attack · Defence
+5 GD
Goal Contributions
Alfonso Garcia
Player · 5G · 2A
7
Bruno Battaglia
Player · 5G · 1A
6
Solo Konate
Player · 4G · 1A
5
Daniel Ramirez
Player · 4G · 3A
7
Alejandro Campos
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
Marksham's 11th season in division 7 of the league proved to be a steady campaign, showcasing resilience and a commendable team effort. Finishing in 6th place with 40 points, the team demonstrated a balanced approach, securing 13 wins, 1 draw, and 8 losses. The season's fun fact highlights their positive goal difference of +5, indicating they scored more goals than they conceded—a sign of a well-organized side that can capitalize on attacking opportunities while maintaining defensive solidity.
This season was marked by consistent performances and contributions from multiple players, laying a solid foundation for future growth. While the team showed promise, there remains potential to elevate their standings further with strategic improvements and continued development.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Achieved a positive goal difference of +5, scoring more than they conceded
- Multiple players contributed significantly to goals, showcasing team depth
- Secured a top-half finish in a competitive division
- Notable consistency in performances, with only one draw across the season
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While Marksham displayed solid fundamentals, there is room to improve consistency in defense to reduce goals conceded. Additionally, increasing the number of draws into wins could help climb higher in the league table. Developing a more potent attack and maintaining defensive discipline will be key for next season’s success.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Marksham's season was marked by steady progress and reliable team play, underscored by a positive goal difference and balanced performances. The squad's depth and contributions from key players provide a strong foundation for future development. To push higher in the standings, focusing on defensive solidity and converting more draws into wins will be crucial. Overall, a commendable season with promising signs for the seasons ahead.