Season Review · July 28, 2025
Strong campaign - Consistent excellence throughout the season
Halton's 11th season in Division 7 has been a display of resilience and steady performance. Finishing in 4th place with 14 wins out of 22 matches, the team demonstrated a balanced approach, securing crucial points while maintaining a strong goal difference of +22—among the best in Division 7. An interesting fun fact from this campaign is that Halton's goal difference of +22 ranks among the top in their division, highlighting their defensive solidity and attacking prowess.
Gary's mark
5/5
Very Good
Finished
4th
Points
42
Record
14-0-8
GD
+22
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
42
Win Rate
64%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
3-1-4-2
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Larry Martinez
LCF
15 contributions
Top scorer
Larry Martinez
LCF
12 goals
Top assists
David McDonald
LM
7 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 42
- P71
- Scoring
- 57
- P79
- Defence
- 35
- P79
- Goal difference
- +22
- P79
5/5
Season mark
Very Good
Campaign Record
14-0-8
Wins
14
64%
Draws
0
0%
Losses
8
36%
Attack · Defence
+22 GD
Goal Contributions
Larry Martinez
Player · 12G · 3A
15
Mark Thompson
Player · 8G · 1A
9
Michel Richard
Player · 7G · 6A
13
Royston West
Player · 4G
4
Benedikt Keller
Player · 4G · 6A
10
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
Halton's 11th season in Division 7 has been a display of resilience and steady performance. Finishing in 4th place with 14 wins out of 22 matches, the team demonstrated a balanced approach, securing crucial points while maintaining a strong goal difference of +22—among the best in Division 7. An interesting fun fact from this campaign is that Halton's goal difference of +22 ranks among the top in their division, highlighting their defensive solidity and attacking prowess.
The team’s consistency was evident throughout the season, with a disciplined defensive record and a potent attack. Their ability to secure wins without any draws underscores their determination to push for victory in every match. This campaign has laid a solid foundation for future success, showcasing the club’s commitment to excellence.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Secured a top-four finish in Division 7
- Scored 57 goals, showcasing attacking strength
- Conceded only 35 goals, reflecting defensive resilience
- Top scorer Larry Martinez with 12 goals and 3 assists
- Notable team chemistry with multiple players contributing
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While Halton's campaign has been commendable, there is room to enhance consistency in away fixtures and reduce the number of losses. Developing a more lethal finishing in tight matches could also elevate their league standing further. Strengthening squad depth to maintain performance levels throughout the season might be beneficial for future campaigns.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Halton's season has been marked by consistent excellence, solid defensive organization, and a potent attacking lineup. Their ability to maintain a high goal difference and secure a top-four finish underscores their quality. Moving forward, focusing on away game consistency and squad depth could propel them even higher in the division. Overall, a very successful season that sets a strong foundation for future growth.