Season Review · July 28, 2025
Strong campaign - Consistent excellence throughout the season
Padle United's 11th season in Division 4 has been a testament to resilience and team cohesion. Finishing in 5th place with 14 wins, 2 draws, and 6 losses, the club demonstrated a solid performance throughout the campaign. Their goal difference of +34 stands out as one of the best in Division 4, highlighting their defensive solidity and attacking prowess. This impressive goal difference underscores their ability to both score freely and maintain defensive discipline, making them a formidable side in the league.
Gary's mark
4/5
Very Good
Finished
5th
Points
44
Record
14-2-6
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
5th
Points
44
Win Rate
64%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-3-3-H
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Sebastian Pereira
RW
12 contributions
Top scorer
Sebastian Pereira
RW
8 goals
Top assists
Edson De Lourdes
CF
8 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 44
- P63
- Scoring
- 58
- P63
- Defence
- 24
- P96
- Goal difference
- +34
- P71
4/5
Season mark
Very Good
Campaign Record
14-2-6
Wins
14
64%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
6
27%
Attack · Defence
+34 GD
Goal Contributions
Luigi Grossi
Player · 8G · 1A
9
Sebastian Pereira
Player · 8G · 4A
12
Paul Morris
Player · 5G · 1A
6
Roger Kouame
Player · 4G · 1A
5
Uche John
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
Padle United's 11th season in Division 4 has been a testament to resilience and team cohesion. Finishing in 5th place with 14 wins, 2 draws, and 6 losses, the club demonstrated a solid performance throughout the campaign. Their goal difference of +34 stands out as one of the best in Division 4, highlighting their defensive solidity and attacking prowess. This impressive goal difference underscores their ability to both score freely and maintain defensive discipline, making them a formidable side in the league.
Fun fact: Padle United's goal difference of +34 is among the best in Division 4, reflecting their balanced approach and consistent performance. The season was marked by moments of brilliance and team effort, setting a strong foundation for future campaigns.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 58 goals, showcasing an effective attacking strategy
- Conceded only 24 goals, demonstrating defensive resilience
- Maintained a high level of consistency with only 6 losses
- Multiple players contributed significantly to the team's success
- Achieved a top-tier goal difference in the division
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While Padle United's season has been commendable, there is room to enhance consistency in away fixtures and tighten defensive organization during high-pressure moments. Increasing squad depth could also help sustain performance levels across the demanding fixture schedule.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Padle United's season has been marked by strong performances, a balanced attack, and disciplined defending. Their impressive goal difference and consistent results reflect a team that plays cohesively and effectively. Moving forward, focusing on away game consistency and squad rotation could elevate their standing further. Overall, a very good season that lays a solid foundation for future success.