Season Review · July 28, 2025
Solid performance - Reliable football with room for growth
Ellandow Town's 11th season in the league proved to be a steady campaign, showcasing resilience and team cohesion. Finishing in 5th place in Division 6, the club accumulated 36 points from 11 wins, 3 draws, and 8 losses. A notable fun fact from this season is their positive goal difference of +14, reflecting a balanced attack and solid defensive organization—more goals scored than conceded, which is always a promising sign for future development.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
5th
Points
36
Record
11-3-8
GD
+14
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
5th
Points
36
Win Rate
50%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-2-3-1
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Youssouf Koffi
AM
12 contributions
Top scorer
Youssouf Koffi
AM
6 goals
Top assists
Vincenzo Castelli
LW
7 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 36
- P63
- Scoring
- 50
- P38
- Defence
- 36
- P71
- Goal difference
- +14
- P46
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
11-3-8
Wins
11
50%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
8
36%
Attack · Defence
+14 GD
Goal Contributions
Youssouf Koffi
Player · 6G · 6A
12
Ivan Stanković
Player · 6G · 2A
8
Martin Knight
Player · 6G · 2A
8
Frank Barth
Player · 4G · 2A
6
Vincenzo Castelli
Player · 4G · 7A
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
Ellandow Town's 11th season in the league proved to be a steady campaign, showcasing resilience and team cohesion. Finishing in 5th place in Division 6, the club accumulated 36 points from 11 wins, 3 draws, and 8 losses. A notable fun fact from this season is their positive goal difference of +14, reflecting a balanced attack and solid defensive organization—more goals scored than conceded, which is always a promising sign for future development.
This season's performance highlights a team that plays reliable football, with a core group of players contributing across the pitch. While there is room to push for higher league positions, the foundation laid this year offers a strong platform for growth and improvement in the upcoming season.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Achieved a positive goal difference of +14, more goals scored than conceded
- Multiple players contributed significantly to the attack, with 4 players netting 6 goals each
- Solid defensive record with only 36 goals conceded across the season
- Consistent performances from key players like Koffi, Stanković, and Knight
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While Ellandow Town demonstrated a balanced and reliable season, there is potential to improve consistency in matches where results didn't go their way. Enhancing offensive efficiency and reducing losses against lower-ranked teams could elevate their league standing. Additionally, further defensive solidity and squad depth could help sustain performance levels throughout the season.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Ellandow Town's season was marked by a solid, dependable performance that laid a strong foundation for future success. Their positive goal difference and contributions from key players highlight a well-rounded team capable of competing effectively. Moving forward, focusing on consistency and tactical refinement will be crucial to climbing higher in the league standings. Overall, a commendable season with promising signs of growth.