Season Review · July 28, 2025
Solid performance - Reliable football with room for growth
Petham City’s 11th season in the seventh division has been a steady journey marked by resilience and team cohesion. Finishing in 6th place with 12 wins, 1 draw, and 9 losses, the team demonstrated a balanced approach on the pitch. Their positive goal difference of +14—more goals scored than conceded—serves as a testament to their attacking intent and defensive organization. This fun fact highlights their ability to find the net while maintaining defensive solidity, a promising foundation for future campaigns.
Gary's mark
4/5
Good ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Finished
6th
Points
37
Record
12-1-9
GD
+14
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
37
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
Baba Samuel
LF
7 contributions
Top scorer
Baba Samuel
LF
5 goals
Top assists
Baba Samuel
LF
2 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 37
- P58
- Scoring
- 58
- P38
- Defence
- 44
- P54
- Goal difference
- +14
- P54
4/5
Season mark
Good ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Campaign Record
12-1-9
Wins
12
55%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
9
41%
Attack · Defence
+14 GD
Goal Contributions
Baba Samuel
Player · 5G · 2A
7
Damian Fernandez
Player · 5G
5
Branko Mihaljević
Player · 3G
3
Mohamed Hamza
Player · 2G · 2A
4
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
Petham City’s 11th season in the seventh division has been a steady journey marked by resilience and team cohesion. Finishing in 6th place with 12 wins, 1 draw, and 9 losses, the team demonstrated a balanced approach on the pitch. Their positive goal difference of +14—more goals scored than conceded—serves as a testament to their attacking intent and defensive organization. This fun fact highlights their ability to find the net while maintaining defensive solidity, a promising foundation for future campaigns.
The season saw Petham City showcase moments of promise and collective effort, with several players stepping up in key matches. While there’s room for improvement in consistency and closing out games, the team’s overall performance reflects a solid platform to build upon for the seasons ahead.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Achieved a positive goal difference of +14, indicating a balanced attack and defense
- Scored 58 goals across the season, showcasing offensive potential
- Conceded only 44 goals, demonstrating defensive resilience
- Multiple players contributed significantly, emphasizing team depth
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While Petham City’s season was commendable, further consistency in performance and reducing the number of losses could elevate their league standing. Developing a more clinical edge in front of goal and tightening defensive lapses in key moments will be crucial for climbing higher in the table.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Petham City’s season has been characterized by solid team play and a positive goal difference, reflecting a well-organized squad with offensive and defensive balance. The team’s strengths lie in their collective effort and versatile players, setting a strong foundation for growth. To push further up the league table, focusing on consistency and refining defensive transitions will be essential. Overall, a promising season with tangible signs of progress and potential for future success.