Season Review · July 28, 2025
Solid performance - Reliable football with room for growth
Pendston's 11th season in the league showcased a steady and dependable campaign, finishing comfortably in 6th place in Division 6. The team demonstrated resilience and consistency, securing 11 wins, 6 draws, and only 5 losses. Their positive goal difference of +17—more goals scored than conceded—reflects a balanced approach and solid defensive organization. This fun fact highlights Pendston’s ability to both attack effectively and maintain defensive solidity, a foundation to build upon for future seasons.
Gary's mark
4/5
Good
Finished
6th
Points
39
Record
11-6-5
GD
+17
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
39
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
Jose Torres
AM
12 contributions
Top scorer
Jose Torres
AM
6 goals
Top assists
Jose Torres
AM
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 39
- P54
- Scoring
- 50
- P38
- Defence
- 33
- P54
- Goal difference
- +17
- P46
4/5
Season mark
Good
Campaign Record
11-6-5
Wins
11
50%
Draws
6
27%
Losses
5
23%
Attack · Defence
+17 GD
Goal Contributions
Sherif Eid
Player · 6G · 3A
9
Jose Torres
Player · 6G · 6A
12
Giovanni Gallo
Player · 5G · 4A
9
Patrik Marasović
Player · 3G · 1A
4
Christian Blanchard
Player · 3G
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
Pendston's 11th season in the league showcased a steady and dependable campaign, finishing comfortably in 6th place in Division 6. The team demonstrated resilience and consistency, securing 11 wins, 6 draws, and only 5 losses. Their positive goal difference of +17—more goals scored than conceded—reflects a balanced approach and solid defensive organization. This fun fact highlights Pendston’s ability to both attack effectively and maintain defensive solidity, a foundation to build upon for future seasons.
Throughout the season, Pendston displayed a cohesive team effort, with multiple players contributing significantly across the pitch. Their ability to score goals from various sources and maintain discipline with no red or yellow cards underscores their disciplined approach. While there is room for growth, especially in terms of converting draws into wins, the season overall was a commendable display of reliable football.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Positive goal difference of +17, more goals scored than conceded
- Multiple players reaching double figures in goals and assists
- Solid defensive record with only 33 goals conceded
- Consistent team performances with minimal disciplinary issues
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Pendston could focus on converting more of their draws into wins to climb higher in the table. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring consistency across the squad and maintaining defensive discipline will be key to pushing for a higher league position next season.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Pendston’s season was marked by solid, reliable football and a well-balanced team effort. Their positive goal difference and disciplined approach are notable strengths, laying a strong foundation for future growth. To elevate their performance, they should aim to improve their winning ratio and capitalize on scoring opportunities. Overall, a commendable campaign that demonstrates promise and resilience.