
Season Review · July 28, 2025
Solid performance - Reliable football with room for growth
Sutsfield Villa's 2023/24 season in the seventh division has been a testament to resilience and steady progress. Finishing in 7th place with 37 points, the team demonstrated a balanced approach, securing 11 wins, 4 draws, and 7 losses. Their positive goal difference of +5 — more goals scored than conceded — highlights their ability to both attack and defend effectively. This fun fact underscores their overall stability on the pitch, as they managed to maintain a reliable performance throughout the campaign.
Gary's mark
4/5
Good
Finished
7th
Points
37
Record
11-4-7
GD
+5

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
37
Win Rate
50%
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
Aaron Howard
0 contributions
Top scorer
Aaron Howard
0 goals
Top assists
Aaron Howard
0 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 37
- P50
- Scoring
- 48
- P38
- Defence
- 43
- P50
- Goal difference
- +5
- P42
4/5
Season mark
Good
Campaign Record
11-4-7
Wins
11
50%
Draws
4
18%
Losses
7
32%
Attack · Defence
+5 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
Sutsfield Villa's 2023/24 season in the seventh division has been a testament to resilience and steady progress. Finishing in 7th place with 37 points, the team demonstrated a balanced approach, securing 11 wins, 4 draws, and 7 losses. Their positive goal difference of +5 — more goals scored than conceded — highlights their ability to both attack and defend effectively. This fun fact underscores their overall stability on the pitch, as they managed to maintain a reliable performance throughout the campaign.
While the team didn't dominate the league, their consistency and team-oriented approach laid a solid foundation for future growth. The season was marked by collective contributions rather than reliance on individual goal scorers, emphasizing a cohesive squad effort. The club’s focus on contributing in multiple ways was evident, with several players providing valuable support across different facets of play.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Maintained a positive goal difference of +5
- Balanced attack and defense with 48 goals scored and 43 conceded
- Secured a top-half finish in the league standings
- Demonstrated strong team cohesion with multiple contributors
- Showed potential for growth with consistent performances
Standout Filings
Player Analysis and Standout Performers
Filed by
Gary Nano
While individual goal tallies were modest, the collective effort was notable. The top players—Ralph Silva, Musa Sani, Hugues Lebrun, Ahmad Adamu, and Abubakar Godwin—contributed across the board, exemplifying the team’s philosophy of multifaceted contribution. Their roles as team players who contribute in multiple ways helped sustain the team’s balanced approach throughout the season.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
To elevate their standing, Sutsfield Villa could focus on increasing goal-scoring efficiency and reducing defensive lapses. Developing a more prolific attack and tightening defensive organization could turn draws into wins and losses into more decisive victories. Additionally, integrating more goal-scoring threats from key players would diversify their offensive options.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Sutsfield Villa’s season was characterized by solid, reliable football with a clear emphasis on team effort and balance. Their positive goal difference and consistent performance are promising signs of potential growth. Moving forward, enhancing their attacking potency and defensive solidity could propel them higher in the league standings. Overall, a commendable season with a strong foundation for future success.
