Season Review · July 28, 2025
Solid performance - Reliable football with room for growth
Wedley United's 2023/24 campaign in Division 7 has been a testament to steady progress and resilience. Finishing in 6th place with a total of 40 points, the team demonstrated a balanced approach, securing 13 wins, 1 draw, and 8 losses. Their goal difference of +28 stands out as one of the best in Division 7, highlighting their offensive potency and defensive solidity. This fun fact underscores their ability to both score freely and maintain a solid backline, making them a competitive side in the league.
Gary's mark
4/5
Good
Finished
6th
Points
40
Record
13-1-8
GD
+28
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
3-5-2
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Rafael Garcia
LCF
13 contributions
Top scorer
Rafael Garcia
LCF
9 goals
Top assists
Rafael Garcia
LCF
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 40
- P54
- Scoring
- 59
- P58
- Defence
- 31
- P63
- Goal difference
- +28
- P54
4/5
Season mark
Good
Campaign Record
13-1-8
Wins
13
59%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
8
36%
Attack · Defence
+28 GD
Goal Contributions
Rafael Garcia
Player · 9G · 4A
13
Adam Baker
Player · 7G · 4A
11
Carlos Batista
Player · 5G · 4A
9
Jan Fujisawa
Player · 3G
3
Julio Diaz
Player · 3G · 4A
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
Wedley United's 2023/24 campaign in Division 7 has been a testament to steady progress and resilience. Finishing in 6th place with a total of 40 points, the team demonstrated a balanced approach, securing 13 wins, 1 draw, and 8 losses. Their goal difference of +28 stands out as one of the best in Division 7, highlighting their offensive potency and defensive solidity. This fun fact underscores their ability to both score freely and maintain a solid backline, making them a competitive side in the league.
Throughout the season, Wedley United showcased a cohesive team effort, with multiple players contributing significantly across the board. Their consistent performances and positive goal difference reflect a team that is reliable and capable of challenging higher up the table, with clear potential for further growth.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Goal difference of +28 – among the best in Division 7
- 59 goals scored, showcasing attacking prowess
- Strong defensive record with only 31 goals conceded
- Multiple players contributing with goals and assists
- Consistent performances from key players
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While Wedley United displayed solid form and offensive strength, there remains room to tighten defensive organization further and reduce the number of losses. Enhancing consistency in away fixtures and maintaining defensive discipline could elevate their league standing and push them closer to the top spots.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Wedley United's season has been marked by reliable, well-rounded football, underpinned by a strong goal difference and multiple contributors in attack. Their ability to score freely and defend well has set a solid foundation for future growth. To move higher in the league, focusing on defensive consistency and away performances will be key. Overall, a commendable campaign with promising signs for the upcoming season.