
Season Review · July 28, 2025
Solid performance - Reliable football with room for growth
Willinton United’s 11th season in Division 7 has been a commendable display of consistency and team effort. Finishing in 6th place with 38 points, the club demonstrated resilience and tactical discipline throughout the campaign. A notable fun fact from this season is their goal difference of +23 — among the best in Division 7 — highlighting their offensive prowess and defensive solidity. This positive goal difference underscores their ability to both score and prevent goals effectively, setting a solid foundation for future growth.
Gary's mark
4/5
Good
Finished
6th
Points
38
Record
12-2-8
GD
+23

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
38
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
Mirko Šarić
AM
10 contributions
Top scorer
Mirko Šarić
AM
6 goals
Top assists
Mirko Šarić
AM
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 38
- P58
- Scoring
- 61
- P71
- Defence
- 38
- P46
- Goal difference
- +23
- P54
4/5
Season mark
Good
Campaign Record
12-2-8
Wins
12
55%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
8
36%
Attack · Defence
+23 GD
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
Willinton United’s 11th season in Division 7 has been a commendable display of consistency and team effort. Finishing in 6th place with 38 points, the club demonstrated resilience and tactical discipline throughout the campaign. A notable fun fact from this season is their goal difference of +23 — among the best in Division 7 — highlighting their offensive prowess and defensive solidity. This positive goal difference underscores their ability to both score and prevent goals effectively, setting a solid foundation for future growth.
This season, the team showcased a balanced approach, combining reliable goal-scoring with disciplined defending. While they didn’t quite push into the top spots, their steady performance and promising individual contributions suggest that with some fine-tuning, they could elevate their standing in the next campaign.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Goal difference of +23, one of the best in Division 7
- Scored 61 goals, showcasing attacking intent
- Conceded only 38 goals, reflecting defensive resilience
- Multiple players contributed significantly to the team’s success
From the Columns Desk
Mirko Šarić
Filed by
Gary Nano
The team player - Contributing in multiple waysWith 6 goals and 4 assists in just 5 appearances, Šarić was a dynamic presence on the pitch, showcasing his versatility and offensive threat.
From the Columns Desk
Hartmut Stahl
Filed by
Gary Nano
The team player - Contributing in multiple waysStahl’s 5 goals and 2 assists across 7 appearances made him a key figure in the attack, providing consistency and creativity.
From the Columns Desk
David Lopez
Filed by
Gary Nano
The team player - Contributing in multiple waysMatching Stahl’s goal tally with 5 goals and adding 2 assists in 6 appearances, Lopez was instrumental in their offensive efforts.
From the Columns Desk
Gerard Schmitt
Filed by
Gary Nano
The team player - Contributing in multiple waysWith 4 goals and 4 assists in 6 appearances, Schmitt’s dual contribution was vital in both scoring and creating opportunities.
From the Columns Desk
Rick Jones
Filed by
Gary Nano
The team player - Contributing in multiple waysAppearing 12 times, Jones scored 4 goals and provided 3 assists, exemplifying reliability and team spirit.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While Willinton United displayed solid performance, there remains room for growth in consistency and defensive stability during away fixtures. Increasing squad depth and reducing losses against lower-ranked teams could help push their league position higher next season.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Willinton United’s season was marked by a balanced approach, with notable offensive contributions and a strong goal difference. Their ability to score and defend effectively has laid a promising foundation for future success. To climb higher in the standings, focusing on consistency, especially in away matches, and strengthening squad depth will be crucial. Overall, a commendable effort with clear potential for further growth.
