
Season Review · July 28, 2025
Solid performance - Reliable football with room for growth
Ken Athletic's 11th season in Division 7 has been a commendable journey marked by resilience and team cohesion. Finishing in 6th place with 13 wins, 1 draw, and 8 losses, the club demonstrated consistency and a positive goal difference of +26—among the best in Division 7. This impressive goal difference underscores their offensive potency and defensive solidity, making them a formidable side throughout the campaign. Fun fact: Ken Athletic's goal difference of +26 is among the best in Division 7, highlighting their balanced approach on both ends of the pitch.
Gary's mark
5/5
Good
Finished
6th
Points
40
Record
13-1-8
GD
+26

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
Mladen Janković
LW
17 contributions
Top scorer
Pedro Sanchez
CF
9 goals
Top assists
Mladen Janković
LW
10 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 40
- P54
- Scoring
- 60
- P54
- Defence
- 34
- P54
- Goal difference
- +26
- P54
5/5
Season mark
Good
Campaign Record
13-1-8
Wins
13
59%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
8
36%
Attack · Defence
+26 GD
Goal Contributions
Pedro Sanchez
Player · 9G · 3A
12
Francisco Fernandez
Player · 8G · 4A
12
Mladen Janković
Player · 7G · 10A
17
Ahmed Morsy
Player · 7G · 7A
14
Tijani Babangida
Player · 6G · 7A
13
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
Ken Athletic's 11th season in Division 7 has been a commendable journey marked by resilience and team cohesion. Finishing in 6th place with 13 wins, 1 draw, and 8 losses, the club demonstrated consistency and a positive goal difference of +26—among the best in Division 7. This impressive goal difference underscores their offensive potency and defensive solidity, making them a formidable side throughout the campaign. Fun fact: Ken Athletic's goal difference of +26 is among the best in Division 7, highlighting their balanced approach on both ends of the pitch.
The season was characterized by a collective effort, with several players stepping up to contribute across various facets of the game. The team’s ability to score goals and maintain a solid defensive record has laid a strong foundation for future growth. While they fell short of challenging for the top spots, their reliable performances and promising talent indicate potential for even greater achievements ahead.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Goal difference of +26, one of the best in Division 7
- 13 winsshowcasing consistent performance
- Multiple players contributing significantly in attack and creativity
- Strong defensive record with only 34 goals conceded
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While Ken Athletic displayed solid teamwork and offensive output, there remains room to enhance consistency in away fixtures and tighten defensive organization to reduce goals conceded. Developing a more potent attacking strategy to convert chances into goals could elevate their league standing further.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Ken Athletic's season has been marked by reliable performances, a strong goal difference, and contributions from a well-rounded squad. Their strengths lie in team cohesion, creative midfield play, and offensive versatility. To push higher in the standings, focusing on away form and defensive solidity will be crucial. Overall, a promising campaign that sets the stage for future growth and success.
