Season Review · July 28, 2025
Solid performance - Reliable football with room for growth
Gill United's 11th season in Division 5 has been a commendable journey marked by resilience and team cohesion. Finishing in 5th place with 42 points, the team demonstrated a solid level of consistency, securing 13 wins, 3 draws, and 6 losses. Their goal difference of +25 stands out as one of the best in Division 5, highlighting their offensive potency and defensive stability. This fun fact underscores Gill United’s ability to find the net while maintaining a solid backline, setting a strong foundation for future campaigns.
Gary's mark
4/5
Good
Finished
5th
Points
42
Record
13-3-6
GD
+25
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
5th
Points
42
Win Rate
59%
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
Wonil Lee
RW
12 contributions
Top scorer
Samir Alaa
CF
9 goals
Top assists
Wonil Lee
RW
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 42
- P63
- Scoring
- 68
- P71
- Defence
- 43
- P54
- Goal difference
- +25
- P67
4/5
Season mark
Good
Campaign Record
13-3-6
Wins
13
59%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
6
27%
Attack · Defence
+25 GD
Goal Contributions
Samir Alaa
Player · 9G · 2A
11
Oscar Ojeda
Player · 7G · 3A
10
Pablo Bustamante
Player · 6G · 4A
10
Wonil Lee
Player · 6G · 6A
12
Junseo Jo
Player · 5G · 1A
6
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
Gill United's 11th season in Division 5 has been a commendable journey marked by resilience and team cohesion. Finishing in 5th place with 42 points, the team demonstrated a solid level of consistency, securing 13 wins, 3 draws, and 6 losses. Their goal difference of +25 stands out as one of the best in Division 5, highlighting their offensive potency and defensive stability. This fun fact underscores Gill United’s ability to find the net while maintaining a solid backline, setting a strong foundation for future campaigns.
This season’s performance reflects a team that is reliable on the pitch, with notable contributions from their key players. The squad’s collective effort has been evident in their goal-scoring and assist tally, and their disciplined approach has kept disciplinary issues to a minimum. While there is room for growth, Gill United’s season has laid a promising groundwork for climbing higher in the league standings.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Goal difference of +25 – among the best in Division 5
- Top scorer Samir Alaa with 9 goals
- Multiple players contributing in goals and assists, showcasing team versatility
- Solid defensive record with only 43 goals conceded
- Consistent performances from key players like Oscar Ojeda and Wonil Lee
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While Gill United has shown a reliable and balanced approach, there is potential to tighten defensive organization further to reduce goals conceded. Additionally, increasing consistency in away fixtures could help climb higher in the league standings. Developing squad depth and maintaining injury-free runs will be crucial for sustained success.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Gill United’s season has been marked by a solid, dependable style of football that has yielded positive results and a commendable goal difference. The team’s strengths lie in their offensive versatility and disciplined defense, with key players stepping up throughout the campaign. To elevate their performance, focusing on defensive solidity and away consistency will be vital. Overall, this season sets a strong foundation for future growth, with the potential to challenge higher positions in the league.