Season Review · July 28, 2025
Solid performance - Reliable football with room for growth
Dunstlow Athletic's 11th season in Division 6 has been a steady journey marked by resilience and consistent effort. Finishing in 8th place with 11 wins, 2 draws, and 9 losses, the team demonstrated a balanced approach on the pitch. Their goal difference of +21 stands out as one of the best in Division 6, showcasing a solid defensive foundation coupled with effective attacking play. This positive goal difference highlights their ability to both score and defend effectively, providing a strong platform for future growth.
Gary's mark
4/5
Good
Finished
8th
Points
35
Record
11-2-9
GD
+21
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
8th
Points
35
Win Rate
50%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-3-3
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Henry Ellis
LCM
7 contributions
Top scorer
Henry Ellis
LCM
3 goals
Top assists
Henry Ellis
LCM
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 35
- P38
- Scoring
- 52
- P71
- Defence
- 31
- P38
- Goal difference
- +21
- P54
4/5
Season mark
Good
Campaign Record
11-2-9
Wins
11
50%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
9
41%
Attack · Defence
+21 GD
Goal Contributions
Musa James
Player · 3G
3
Henry Ellis
Player · 3G · 4A
7
Steffen Grimm
Player · 3G · 2A
5
Jorge Garcia
Player · 2G
2
Hartmut Schneider
Player · 2G · 1A
3
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
Dunstlow Athletic's 11th season in Division 6 has been a steady journey marked by resilience and consistent effort. Finishing in 8th place with 11 wins, 2 draws, and 9 losses, the team demonstrated a balanced approach on the pitch. Their goal difference of +21 stands out as one of the best in Division 6, showcasing a solid defensive foundation coupled with effective attacking play. This positive goal difference highlights their ability to both score and defend effectively, providing a strong platform for future growth.
This season's fun fact underscores their defensive solidity: Dunstlow Athletic boasts a goal difference of +21, among the best in their division. Such a statistic reflects their capacity to control games and maintain stability at the back, even if their overall league position suggests there’s room for improvement in consistency and results.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Maintained a strong goal difference of +21, one of the best in Division 6
- Scored 52 goals across the season, demonstrating attacking intent
- Conceded only 31 goals, showing defensive resilience
- Notable contributions from multiple players contributing in various ways
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While Dunstlow Athletic has demonstrated defensive strength and attacking versatility, consistency remains an area to focus on. Improving performance in away fixtures and reducing the number of losses could elevate their league standing. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring from wider positions or midfield could help convert more draws into wins.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Dunstlow Athletic has delivered a solid season, characterized by a strong defensive record and contributions from a versatile squad. Their ability to maintain a high goal difference indicates a well-organized team capable of competing effectively. To push higher in the table, they should aim for greater consistency and offensive output. With continued development, this team has the potential to climb the ranks in the coming seasons.