Season Review · July 28, 2025
Solid performance - Reliable football with room for growth
Budley Villa's 7th division campaign 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 throughout the season. A notable fun fact is their goal difference of +27, among the best in Division 7, highlighting their defensive solidity and attacking efficiency. This solid foundation suggests that with a few tactical tweaks, Budley Villa could push even higher in the standings next season.
Gary's mark
4/5
Good
Finished
6th
Points
38
Record
12-2-8
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
38
Win Rate
55%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-2-2-2-WB
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Marko Brkić
LCF
14 contributions
Top scorer
Roberto Serrano
LCF
9 goals
Top assists
Federico Marini
LAM
8 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 38
- P58
- Scoring
- 60
- P54
- Defence
- 33
- P54
- Goal difference
- +27
- P54
4/5
Season mark
Good
Campaign Record
12-2-8
Wins
12
55%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
8
36%
Attack · Defence
+27 GD
Goal Contributions
Roberto Serrano
Player · 9G · 3A
12
Bernd Klein
Player · 7G · 5A
12
Sunday Alabi
Player · 7G · 5A
12
Marko Brkić
Player · 7G · 7A
14
Arthur De Jesus
Player · 6G · 4A
10
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
Budley Villa's 7th division campaign 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 throughout the season. A notable fun fact is their goal difference of +27, among the best in Division 7, highlighting their defensive solidity and attacking efficiency. This solid foundation suggests that with a few tactical tweaks, Budley Villa could push even higher in the standings next season.
The season was characterized by a balanced attack and a disciplined defense, which kept them competitive in most fixtures. The squad's collective effort and individual brilliance, especially from their top performers, laid the groundwork for future success. As they look ahead, building on their strengths and addressing areas for growth will be key to climbing the ranks.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Goal difference of +27, among the best in Division 7
- Scored 60 goals, showcasing attacking prowess
- Conceded only 33 goals, reflecting defensive discipline
- Multiple players contributed significantly across the season
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While Budley Villa has shown resilience and attacking flair, there is room to improve consistency in away fixtures and tighten defensive lapses that occasionally led to conceding goals. Developing squad depth and tactical flexibility could help sustain their performance levels throughout the season.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Budley Villa's season has been a solid display of reliable football with a strong defensive record and a versatile attacking unit. Their impressive goal difference indicates a well-balanced team capable of competing at a higher level. Moving forward, focusing on consistency and tactical refinement will be crucial for their progression. With continued development, they have the potential to climb further up the division ladder.