Season Review · July 28, 2025
Solid performance - Reliable football with room for growth
Nescot Athletic's 2023/24 season in Division 7 has been a commendable journey marked by resilience and steady progress. Finishing in 7th place with 39 points, the team demonstrated a balanced approach, securing 12 wins, 3 draws, and 7 losses. One of the standout facts of their campaign is their impressive goal difference of +24, which ranks among the best in Division 7, reflecting both their attacking prowess and defensive solidity.
Gary's mark
4/5
Good
Finished
7th
Points
39
Record
12-3-7
GD
+24
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
7th
Points
39
Win Rate
55%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
3-4-3
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Mauro Perez
RM
10 contributions
Top scorer
Vijay Norman
LF
7 goals
Top assists
Shota Nasu
LM
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 39
- P46
- Scoring
- 65
- P71
- Defence
- 41
- P46
- Goal difference
- +24
- P54
4/5
Season mark
Good
Campaign Record
12-3-7
Wins
12
55%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
7
32%
Attack · Defence
+24 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
Nescot Athletic's 2023/24 season in Division 7 has been a commendable journey marked by resilience and steady progress. Finishing in 7th place with 39 points, the team demonstrated a balanced approach, securing 12 wins, 3 draws, and 7 losses. One of the standout facts of their campaign is their impressive goal difference of +24, which ranks among the best in Division 7, reflecting both their attacking prowess and defensive solidity.
Throughout the season, Nescot Athletic showcased their ability to compete at a high level, often punching above their weight. Their consistent performances and team-oriented play have laid a solid foundation for future growth, even as they look to tighten up areas that could elevate their standing further in the league.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Goal Difference of +24– Among the best in Division 7!
- Solid Defensive Record– Conceded only 41 goals
- Multiple Goal Contributors– Five players scored multiple goals
- Team Unity– No player received a yellow or red card all season
From the Columns Desk
The team player - Contributing in multiple ways
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Vijay Norman: 7 goals, 2 assists in 11 appearances, a versatile contributor with no disciplinary issues.
- Patrick McDonald: 7 goals, 1 assist in 7 appearances, a reliable goal scorer and team player.
- Peter Rowe: 6 goals, 3 assists in 11 appearances, a key creative force.
- Helmut Bauer: 5 goals in just 6 appearances, showcasing efficiency and attacking threat.
- Mauro Perez: 5 goals and 5 assists in 10 appearances, a true team player with balanced contributions.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While Nescot Athletic's season has been promising, there remains room to enhance consistency and defensive resilience. Narrowing the gap in matches lost and further sharpening their attacking efficiency could propel them higher up the table next season.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Nescot Athletic has delivered a solid season characterized by strong team cohesion and effective attacking play. Their impressive goal difference highlights their offensive strength, while their disciplined approach—evidenced by the absence of cards—sets a positive tone. To push into the upper echelons of Division 7, focusing on defensive solidity and consistency will be key. Overall, a commendable campaign with a bright outlook for future seasons.