Season Review · July 28, 2025
Strong campaign - Consistent excellence throughout the season
Kirkeham's 11th season in Division 4 has been a testament to steady performance and team cohesion. Finishing in 4th place with 43 points, the club demonstrated resilience and attacking prowess, scoring an impressive 79 goals while maintaining a solid defensive record with only 56 goals conceded. A fun fact that highlights their strength is their goal difference of +23 — among the best in Division 4 — reflecting both their offensive firepower and defensive solidity.
Gary's mark
5/5
Very Good
Finished
4th
Points
43
Record
14-1-7
GD
+23
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
4th
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
Ruben Flores
LF
11 contributions
Top scorer
Ruben Flores
LF
9 goals
Top assists
Renato Diana
RCM
9 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 43
- P71
- Scoring
- 79
- P63
- Defence
- 56
- P54
- Goal difference
- +23
- P54
5/5
Season mark
Very Good
Campaign Record
14-1-7
Wins
14
64%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
7
32%
Attack · Defence
+23 GD
Goal Contributions
Ruben Flores
Player · 9G · 2A
11
Filipe Neto
Player · 7G · 3A
10
Angel Martinez
Player · 7G · 4A
11
Kijung Chung
Player · 6G · 1A
7
Guy Perrot
Player · 5G · 3A
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
Kirkeham's 11th season in Division 4 has been a testament to steady performance and team cohesion. Finishing in 4th place with 43 points, the club demonstrated resilience and attacking prowess, scoring an impressive 79 goals while maintaining a solid defensive record with only 56 goals conceded. A fun fact that highlights their strength is their goal difference of +23 — among the best in Division 4 — reflecting both their offensive firepower and defensive solidity.
This season's success was driven by a balanced squad that contributed across the board. The team’s consistent form and tactical discipline have set a strong foundation for future campaigns, with several players stepping up and showcasing their versatility on the pitch.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 79 goals, showcasing potent attacking capabilities
- Maintained a goal difference of +23, one of the best in the division
- Only 7 losses in a competitive league
- Multiple players contributed with goals and assists, emphasizing team depth
- Secured a top-four finish, earning a solid league position
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While Kirkeham’s season has been commendable, there is room to enhance consistency in defense, as the 7 losses indicate. Fine-tuning defensive organization and reducing lapses could elevate their league standing further. Additionally, increasing squad rotation and depth could help sustain performance levels throughout the demanding fixtures.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Kirkeham’s season has been marked by strong attacking output and a disciplined team effort, culminating in a top-four finish and a remarkable goal difference. Their offensive versatility and collective contribution have been key strengths. To push even higher next season, focusing on defensive resilience and squad depth will be crucial. Overall, a very good campaign that lays a solid foundation for future success.