Season Review · July 28, 2025
Solid performance - Reliable football with room for growth
Haster Albion's 11th season in Division 5 has been a commendable journey marked by resilience and steady progress. Finishing in 3rd place with 42 points, the team demonstrated consistency throughout the campaign, securing 12 wins, 6 draws, and only 4 losses. An impressive fun fact from this season is their goal difference of +26, among the best in Division 5, highlighting their offensive potency and defensive solidity. This statistic underscores Haster Albion's ability to both score freely and limit opposition goals, making them a formidable side in their division.
Gary's mark
4/5
Good
Finished
3rd
Points
42
Record
12-6-4
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
3rd
Points
42
Win Rate
55%
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
Gustavo Garcia
LW
12 contributions
Top scorer
Abel Ibrahim
CF
9 goals
Top assists
Gustavo Garcia
LW
7 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 42
- P83
- Scoring
- 65
- P63
- Defence
- 39
- P58
- Goal difference
- +26
- P71
4/5
Season mark
Good
Campaign Record
12-6-4
Wins
12
55%
Draws
6
27%
Losses
4
18%
Attack · Defence
+26 GD
Goal Contributions
Abel Ibrahim
Player · 9G · 2A
11
Roberto Ricciardi
Player · 5G · 3A
8
Michael Berry
Player · 5G · 3A
8
Gustavo Garcia
Player · 5G · 7A
12
Jorge Dos Santos
Player · 4G · 1A
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
Haster Albion's 11th season in Division 5 has been a commendable journey marked by resilience and steady progress. Finishing in 3rd place with 42 points, the team demonstrated consistency throughout the campaign, securing 12 wins, 6 draws, and only 4 losses. An impressive fun fact from this season is their goal difference of +26, among the best in Division 5, highlighting their offensive potency and defensive solidity. This statistic underscores Haster Albion's ability to both score freely and limit opposition goals, making them a formidable side in their division.
This season's performance reflects a club on the rise, with a core group of versatile players contributing across the pitch. While they fell just short of promotion, their reliable results and positive goal difference suggest they are well-positioned for future success. The team’s balanced approach and collective effort have laid a solid foundation for further growth.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Goal difference of +26, among the best in Division 5
- 65 goals scored, showcasing attacking intent
- Strong defensive record with only 39 goals conceded
- Consistent squad contributions with multiple players scoring and assisting
- Secured a top-three finish, signaling competitive strength
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While Haster Albion displayed impressive consistency, there remains room to elevate their league standing by tightening defensive organization to further reduce goals conceded. Additionally, increasing squad depth could help maintain performance levels across a congested fixture schedule, especially in key moments of the season.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Haster Albion's season has been a solid display of reliable football, with a strong goal difference and a balanced squad contributing across the board. Their offensive output and defensive resilience are notable strengths, positioning them as a competitive force in Division 5. To push further, focusing on defensive consistency and squad depth will be crucial. Overall, this campaign sets a positive trajectory for future seasons, with the potential to challenge for higher honors.