Season Review · July 28, 2025
Solid performance - Reliable football with room for growth
Hinghbor Town's 11th season in Division 7 has been a commendable journey marked by consistency and resilience. Finishing in 6th place with 39 points, the team demonstrated a balanced approach, securing 12 wins, 3 draws, and 7 losses. Their goal difference of +27 stands out as one of the best in Division 7, highlighting their defensive solidity and attacking prowess. This impressive goal difference underscores their ability to both score and prevent goals effectively, making them a formidable side in the league.
Gary's mark
4/5
Good
Finished
6th
Points
39
Record
12-3-7
GD
+27
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
55%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
3-4-3-A
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Alejandro Vera
AM
13 contributions
Top scorer
Alejandro Vera
AM
11 goals
Top assists
Rafael Olivera
RM
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 39
- P54
- Scoring
- 56
- P46
- Defence
- 29
- P79
- Goal difference
- +27
- P54
4/5
Season mark
Good
Campaign Record
12-3-7
Wins
12
55%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
7
32%
Attack · Defence
+27 GD
Goal Contributions
Alejandro Vera
Player · 11G · 2A
13
Felice Villa
Player · 7G · 3A
10
Junyu Tanaka
Player · 4G · 1A
5
Hector Rodriguez
Player · 3G · 1A
4
Mostafa Abdelkader
Player · 3G · 3A
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
Hinghbor Town's 11th season in Division 7 has been a commendable journey marked by consistency and resilience. Finishing in 6th place with 39 points, the team demonstrated a balanced approach, securing 12 wins, 3 draws, and 7 losses. Their goal difference of +27 stands out as one of the best in Division 7, highlighting their defensive solidity and attacking prowess. This impressive goal difference underscores their ability to both score and prevent goals effectively, making them a formidable side in the league.
A fun fact about Hinghbor Town’s season is that their goal difference of +27 is among the best in Division 7, reflecting their overall team strength and disciplined gameplay. Throughout the season, they showcased their reliability, with a squad that contributed across the board. Their steady performance has laid a solid foundation for future growth, and with some fine-tuning, they could push even higher in the standings next season.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Goal difference of +27 – among the best in Division 7
- Top scorer Alejandro Vera with 11 goals
- Consistent team effort with multiple players contributing
- Strong defensive record, conceding only 29 goals
- Balanced attack and defense throughout the season
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While Hinghbor Town displayed solid performance, there is room to enhance their consistency in away matches and reduce the number of losses. Improving their conversion rate in front of goal could also help push them higher up the table. Developing a more aggressive approach in tight matches might turn some draws into wins, boosting their points tally.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Hinghbor Town’s season has been marked by reliable, well-rounded football, with a strong defensive record and key contributions from multiple players. Their impressive goal difference indicates a team capable of both scoring and defending effectively. Moving forward, focusing on consistency and offensive efficiency could elevate their league standing. Overall, a commendable season with a solid foundation for future success.