Season Review · July 28, 2025
Strong campaign - Consistent excellence throughout the season
Stonting Athletic delivered a commendable performance this season in Division 5, finishing third in their league with a total of 43 points. Their campaign was marked by resilience and consistency, as evidenced by their impressive goal difference of +30—their goals for outstripping goals against by a significant margin. This strong goal difference is among the best in Division 5, highlighting their offensive prowess and defensive solidity throughout the campaign. The team’s ability to maintain such a positive goal difference underscores their balanced approach and tactical discipline.
Gary's mark
5/5
Very Good
Finished
3rd
Points
43
Record
14-1-7
GD
+30
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
3rd
Points
43
Win Rate
64%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
5-2-3-A
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Sebastien Bernard
RF
12 contributions
Top scorer
Sebastien Bernard
RF
10 goals
Top assists
Mohamed Osman
RCM
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 43
- P79
- Scoring
- 61
- P79
- Defence
- 31
- P83
- Goal difference
- +30
- P88
5/5
Season mark
Very Good
Campaign Record
14-1-7
Wins
14
64%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
7
32%
Attack · Defence
+30 GD
Goal Contributions
Sebastien Bernard
Player · 10G · 2A
12
Mohamed Osman
Player · 4G · 5A
9
Wanderley Batista
Player · 3G · 2A
5
Adrien Duval
Player · 3G · 1A
4
Mirko Mandić
Player · 3G · 1A
4
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
Stonting Athletic delivered a commendable performance this season in Division 5, finishing third in their league with a total of 43 points. Their campaign was marked by resilience and consistency, as evidenced by their impressive goal difference of +30—their goals for outstripping goals against by a significant margin. This strong goal difference is among the best in Division 5, highlighting their offensive prowess and defensive solidity throughout the campaign. The team’s ability to maintain such a positive goal difference underscores their balanced approach and tactical discipline.
This season’s success was driven by a core group of versatile players who contributed both offensively and defensively. Their unbeaten streaks and ability to secure vital points kept them in the upper echelons of the table, setting a solid foundation for future campaigns. The team’s cohesive effort and strategic execution have made them a formidable force in their division, with plenty of room to build on this solid foundation.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- 61 goals scored, showcasing their attacking strength
- Only 31 goals conceded, demonstrating defensive resilience
- Achieved a goal difference of +30, among the best in Division 5
- Secured 14 wins, reflecting consistency and determination
- Multiple players contributed significantly to the attack
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While Stonting Athletic’s season was marked by consistency and solid performances, there is room to enhance their goal-scoring consistency across the squad. Increasing their offensive output in matches where they currently struggle could push them even higher in the league standings. Additionally, maintaining discipline and reducing any potential lapses in defense could further solidify their position.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Stonting Athletic’s season was a testament to their cohesive team effort and strategic execution. Their impressive goal difference and consistent results highlight their strengths in both attack and defense. Moving forward, focusing on goal-scoring consistency and maintaining defensive discipline will be key to climbing higher in the division. Overall, this was a very good campaign that sets a strong foundation for future success.