Season Review · July 28, 2025
Solid performance - Reliable football with room for growth
Halth Stanley's 11th season in the league showcased a team that played with consistency and resilience. Finishing in 7th place in Division 6 of League 18, the club demonstrated a balanced approach, securing 11 wins, 3 draws, and 8 losses. Their positive goal difference of +16—more goals scored than conceded—highlights their offensive capabilities and defensive solidity. This season's fun fact underscores their ability to find the net while maintaining defensive discipline, setting a solid foundation for future progress.
Gary's mark
4/5
Good
Finished
7th
Points
36
Record
11-3-8
GD
+16
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
4-2-3-1
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Israel De Oliveira
LW
12 contributions
Top scorer
Israel De Oliveira
LW
9 goals
Top assists
Stanko Šimunić
RCM
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 36
- P46
- Scoring
- 50
- P54
- Defence
- 34
- P63
- Goal difference
- +16
- P58
4/5
Season mark
Good
Campaign Record
11-3-8
Wins
11
50%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
8
36%
Attack · Defence
+16 GD
Goal Contributions
Israel De Oliveira
Player · 9G · 3A
12
Raffaele Albanese
Player · 8G · 1A
9
Joseph Michaud
Player · 5G · 5A
10
Elton Pereira
Player · 4G · 1A
5
Robert Dragojević
Player · 3G · 2A
5
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
Halth Stanley's 11th season in the league showcased a team that played with consistency and resilience. Finishing in 7th place in Division 6 of League 18, the club demonstrated a balanced approach, securing 11 wins, 3 draws, and 8 losses. Their positive goal difference of +16—more goals scored than conceded—highlights their offensive capabilities and defensive solidity. This season's fun fact underscores their ability to find the net while maintaining defensive discipline, setting a solid foundation for future progress.
The squad's collective effort was evident, with multiple players contributing both offensively and defensively. Their reliable performances and team cohesion suggest a club on the cusp of climbing higher in the standings, provided they continue to build on their strengths and address areas needing improvement.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Achieved a positive goal difference of +16, more goals scored than conceded
- Top scorer Israel De Oliveira netted 9 goals
- Joseph Michaud contributed with 5 goals and 5 assists
- Defensive stability with no red or yellow cards for key players
- Consistent team performances across the season
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While Halth Stanley displayed solid fundamentals and team cohesion, there is room to enhance their consistency in away matches and tighten defensive organization to reduce goals conceded. Developing depth in attack and exploring tactical flexibility could help push the team further up the table next season.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Halth Stanley's season was marked by a dependable and balanced approach, with notable offensive contributions and a commendable goal difference. Their collective effort and disciplined play set a strong foundation for future growth. To elevate their standing, focusing on consistency, tactical refinement, and defensive resilience will be key. Overall, a promising season that hints at further potential ahead.