Season Review · July 28, 2025
Solid performance - Reliable football with room for growth
Bead Stanley's 11th season in Division 3 has been a commendable display of resilience and team cohesion. Finishing in 6th place with 12 wins, 2 draws, and 8 losses, the team demonstrated consistent performance across the league. Their goal difference of +28 stands out as one of the best in Division 3, highlighting their offensive potency and defensive solidity. This impressive goal difference underscores their ability to both score and prevent goals effectively, setting a solid foundation for future campaigns.
Gary's mark
5/5
Good
Finished
6th
Points
38
Record
12-2-8
GD
+28
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
4-1-2-1-2-WB
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Luis Corbalan
RCF
13 contributions
Top scorer
Luis Corbalan
RCF
10 goals
Top assists
Jose Ortiz
RCM
8 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 38
- P54
- Scoring
- 65
- P75
- Defence
- 37
- P54
- Goal difference
- +28
- P63
5/5
Season mark
Good
Campaign Record
12-2-8
Wins
12
55%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
8
36%
Attack · Defence
+28 GD
Goal Contributions
Luis Corbalan
Player · 10G · 3A
13
Miguel Pereira
Player · 8G · 2A
10
Rodolfo Gonzalez
Player · 6G · 2A
8
Mark Bell
Player · 6G · 6A
12
Benjamin Evans
Player · 6G · 5A
11
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
Bead Stanley's 11th season in Division 3 has been a commendable display of resilience and team cohesion. Finishing in 6th place with 12 wins, 2 draws, and 8 losses, the team demonstrated consistent performance across the league. Their goal difference of +28 stands out as one of the best in Division 3, highlighting their offensive potency and defensive solidity. This impressive goal difference underscores their ability to both score and prevent goals effectively, setting a solid foundation for future campaigns.
This season's fun fact reveals that Bead Stanley's goal difference of +28 is among the best in Division 3, a testament to their balanced approach on the pitch. The team has shown they can compete with the best in terms of goal-scoring and defensive organization, which bodes well for their growth trajectory. While they didn't quite make the playoff push, their steady progress indicates potential for a stronger push next season.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Strong Goal Differenceof +28, ranking among the top in Division 3
- Top ScorerLuis Corbalan netted 10 goals
- Team PlayerMark Bell contributed 6 goals and 6 assists
- Solid Defensive Recordwith only 37 goals conceded
- Consistent squad with all top players making 10+ appearances
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While Bead Stanley displayed a solid season overall, there is room to tighten their defensive organization to reduce goals conceded further. Additionally, converting more of their goal-scoring opportunities could elevate their league standing. Developing consistency in away fixtures may also help push them higher in the table next season.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Bead Stanley's season has been marked by a reliable and balanced approach, with a notable goal difference indicating offensive strength and defensive resilience. Their squad's collective effort and key contributors like Corbalan and Bell have been instrumental in their steady performance. To elevate their league position, focusing on defensive solidity and goal conversion will be crucial. Overall, this season sets a solid foundation for future growth, with the potential to climb higher in the standings with targeted improvements.