Season Review · July 28, 2025
Solid performance - Reliable football with room for growth
Ilfreham Park's 11th season in Division 7 has been a commendable journey, showcasing resilience and consistency. Finishing in 4th place with 13 wins, 3 draws, and 6 losses, the team demonstrated solid competitiveness throughout the campaign. Their goal difference of +34 is among the best in Division 7, highlighting their defensive solidity and attacking prowess. Fun fact: Ilfreham Park's goal difference of +34 is among the best in Division 7, reflecting a balanced and effective team effort.
Gary's mark
4/5
Good
Finished
4th
Points
42
Record
13-3-6
GD
+34
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
4th
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
4-5-1-DM
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Albert Jones
CF
15 contributions
Top scorer
Shane Kent
CF
13 goals
Top assists
Albert Jones
CF
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 42
- P71
- Scoring
- 67
- P88
- Defence
- 33
- P63
- Goal difference
- +34
- P88
4/5
Season mark
Good
Campaign Record
13-3-6
Wins
13
59%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
6
27%
Attack · Defence
+34 GD
Goal Contributions
Shane Kent
Player · 13G
13
Albert Jones
Player · 9G · 6A
15
Albert Kopp
Player · 6G · 3A
9
Marcos Lopez
Player · 5G · 6A
11
Haruto Hagi
Player · 4G · 2A
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
Ilfreham Park's 11th season in Division 7 has been a commendable journey, showcasing resilience and consistency. Finishing in 4th place with 13 wins, 3 draws, and 6 losses, the team demonstrated solid competitiveness throughout the campaign. Their goal difference of +34 is among the best in Division 7, highlighting their defensive solidity and attacking prowess. Fun fact: Ilfreham Park's goal difference of +34 is among the best in Division 7, reflecting a balanced and effective team effort.
This season's performance underscores a team that is reliable on the pitch, with notable contributions from key players who contributed in multiple ways. While there is clear potential for further growth, the foundation laid this year provides a promising platform for future success.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Strong Goal Difference:+34, one of the best in the division
- Attacking Efficiency:67 goals scored across the season
- Defensive Resilience:Only 33 goals conceded
- Top Scorer:Shane Kent with 13 goals
- Team Unity:Multiple players contributing significantly
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While Ilfreham Park's season has been positive, there is room to enhance consistency, especially in closing out games where a few more points could elevate their league standing. Improving squad depth and rotation could also help maintain performance levels across the demanding fixture schedule.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Ilfreham Park has delivered a solid season characterized by strong attacking output and defensive stability. Their impressive goal difference speaks to a well-organized team capable of competing at a high level within Division 7. Moving forward, focusing on consistency and squad depth will be key to pushing for higher league positions. With a foundation of reliable performers and a balanced approach, Ilfreham Park is well-positioned for continued growth and success.