Season Review · July 28, 2025
Solid performance - Reliable football with room for growth
Faidcombord's 11th season in the league has been a steady journey, showcasing resilience and team cohesion. Finishing in 7th place in Division 7 with 34 points, the team demonstrated a balanced approach, securing 11 wins, 1 draw, and 10 losses. Their goal difference of +6, with 47 goals scored against 41 conceded, highlights a positive offensive and defensive balance. Fun fact: Faidcombord managed a positive goal difference of +6 — more goals scored than conceded — a testament to their consistent effort throughout the campaign.
Gary's mark
5/5
Good
Finished
7th
Points
34
Record
11-1-10
GD
+6
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
34
Win Rate
50%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
3-4-1-2
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Joao De Oliveira
AM
11 contributions
Top scorer
Joao De Oliveira
AM
9 goals
Top assists
Brian Davidson
LM
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 34
- P46
- Scoring
- 47
- P50
- Defence
- 41
- P58
- Goal difference
- +6
- P54
5/5
Season mark
Good
Campaign Record
11-1-10
Wins
11
50%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
10
45%
Attack · Defence
+6 GD
Goal Contributions
Joao De Oliveira
Player · 9G · 2A
11
Ruben Antunez
Player · 8G · 2A
10
Daouda N'guessan
Player · 5G
5
Hugo Techera
Player · 4G · 4A
8
Leonardo Cruz
Player · 4G · 4A
8
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
Faidcombord's 11th season in the league has been a steady journey, showcasing resilience and team cohesion. Finishing in 7th place in Division 7 with 34 points, the team demonstrated a balanced approach, securing 11 wins, 1 draw, and 10 losses. Their goal difference of +6, with 47 goals scored against 41 conceded, highlights a positive offensive and defensive balance. Fun fact: Faidcombord managed a positive goal difference of +6 — more goals scored than conceded — a testament to their consistent effort throughout the campaign.
This season's performance reflects a squad that is reliable on the pitch, with several players contributing significantly across multiple facets of the game. While there's clear potential for further growth, the team’s ability to maintain a positive goal difference and stay competitive in their division bodes well for future seasons.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Top Scorer:Joao De Oliveira with 9 goals
- Assist Leader:Hugo Techera & Leonardo Cruz with 4 assists each
- Defensive Stability:Only 41 goals conceded across the season
- Team Cohesion:All top players maintained clean disciplinary records
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While Faidcombord displayed commendable resilience and team effort, there remains room to tighten defensive organization to reduce goals conceded. Additionally, increasing consistency in away fixtures could elevate their league standing further. Developing squad depth and maintaining injury-free periods will also be crucial for sustained success.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Faidcombord's season has been marked by solid, reliable football, with a positive goal difference and a cohesive squad effort. The team’s strengths lie in their balanced attack and disciplined defense, with key players stepping up when needed. To push higher in the standings, focusing on defensive solidity and away performance will be essential. Overall, this season sets a promising foundation for future growth and success.