Season Review · July 28, 2025
Strong campaign - Consistent excellence throughout the season
Wesham City’s 11th season in Division 5 has been a testament to their resilience and team cohesion. Finishing in second place with 47 points, they demonstrated a balanced mix of offensive prowess and defensive solidity. The team’s goal difference of +36 is among the best in Division 5, highlighting their ability to both score freely and limit opposition chances. Fun fact: Wesham City’s impressive goal difference of +36 ranks among the top in their division, reflecting their overall dominance on the pitch.
Gary's mark
5/5
Very Good
Finished
2nd
Points
47
Record
15-2-5
GD
+36
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
2nd
Points
47
Win Rate
68%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
3-4-3-A
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Jiwoon Ra
AM
17 contributions
Top scorer
Jiwoon Ra
AM
12 goals
Top assists
Emiliano Navarro
RM
7 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 47
- P88
- Scoring
- 63
- P79
- Defence
- 27
- P88
- Goal difference
- +36
- P79
5/5
Season mark
Very Good
Campaign Record
15-2-5
Wins
15
68%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
5
23%
Attack · Defence
+36 GD
Goal Contributions
Jiwoon Ra
Player · 12G · 5A
17
Luis Barboza
Player · 9G · 3A
12
Alberto Santoro
Player · 6G · 6A
12
Adam Anderson
Player · 5G · 2A
7
Alejandro Vargas
Player · 4G · 5A
9
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
Wesham City’s 11th season in Division 5 has been a testament to their resilience and team cohesion. Finishing in second place with 47 points, they demonstrated a balanced mix of offensive prowess and defensive solidity. The team’s goal difference of +36 is among the best in Division 5, highlighting their ability to both score freely and limit opposition chances. Fun fact: Wesham City’s impressive goal difference of +36 ranks among the top in their division, reflecting their overall dominance on the pitch.
Throughout the season, Wesham City showcased consistency and tactical discipline, losing only five matches while securing 15 wins and 2 draws. Their attacking unit was particularly effective, netting 63 goals, which kept them in the title race until the final stages. The squad’s collective effort and strategic execution have set a solid foundation for future campaigns.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Goal difference of +36, among the best in Division 5
- 63 goals scored across the season
- Strong defensive record with only 27 goals conceded
- Secured a top-two finish, earning promotion contention
- Multiple players contributing significantly to attack and build-up
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While Wesham City’s season has been highly commendable, there remains room for growth in consistency during away fixtures and in maintaining their defensive discipline under pressure. Fine-tuning set-piece defense and capitalizing on more scoring opportunities could elevate their standing further.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Wesham City’s season has been marked by strong performances, tactical discipline, and collective effort. Their impressive goal difference and top-two finish underscore their quality and potential. Moving forward, focusing on away form and defensive resilience will be key to challenging for the top spot next season. With a core group of versatile and disciplined players, the club looks well-positioned for continued success.