
Season Review · July 28, 2025
Strong campaign - Consistent excellence throughout the season
Royall Stanley's 11th season in Division 6 has been a testament to resilience and team cohesion. Finishing in 5th place with 14 wins out of 22 matches, the club demonstrated a balanced approach, securing a solid points tally of 42. Notably, their goal difference of +21 ranks among the best in Division 6, highlighting their offensive potency and defensive solidity. This season's fun fact underscores their ability to maintain a positive goal differential, a key indicator of consistent performance across the board.
Gary's mark
5/5
Very Good
Finished
5th
Points
42
Record
14-0-8
GD
+21

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
42
Win Rate
64%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-4-2
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Jusung Yun
LCF
14 contributions
Top scorer
Jusung Yun
LCF
9 goals
Top assists
Mauro Perić
RCF
7 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 42
- P63
- Scoring
- 65
- P71
- Defence
- 44
- P38
- Goal difference
- +21
- P54
5/5
Season mark
Very Good
Campaign Record
14-0-8
Wins
14
64%
Draws
0
0%
Losses
8
36%
Attack · Defence
+21 GD
Goal Contributions
Jusung Yun
Player · 9G · 5A
14
Shu Tanaka
Player · 7G · 5A
12
Mauro Perić
Player · 7G
7
Jerry Edwards
Player · 6G · 2A
8
Gustavo Perez
Player · 5G · 4A
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
Royall Stanley's 11th season in Division 6 has been a testament to resilience and team cohesion. Finishing in 5th place with 14 wins out of 22 matches, the club demonstrated a balanced approach, securing a solid points tally of 42. Notably, their goal difference of +21 ranks among the best in Division 6, highlighting their offensive potency and defensive solidity. This season's fun fact underscores their ability to maintain a positive goal differential, a key indicator of consistent performance across the board.
Throughout the campaign, Royall Stanley showcased a cohesive squad with multiple contributors stepping up. Their unbeaten streak in terms of goal difference is a reflection of their tactical discipline and collective effort. While they fell short of challenging for the top spots, their steady progress and impressive goal difference suggest a team on the rise, ready to build on this foundation next season.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Goal difference of +21 – among the best in Division 6
- 65 goals scored, showcasing attacking flair
- Strong defensive record with only 44 goals conceded
- Multiple players contributing significantly in attack and midfield
- Consistent performance with 14 wins and no draws
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While Royall Stanley displayed impressive offensive output and defensive resilience, there is room to enhance consistency in away fixtures and reduce the number of losses. Developing a more robust tactical plan for high-pressure situations and maintaining focus in the final third could elevate their league standing further next season.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Royall Stanley's season has been marked by steady progress, a commendable goal difference, and multiple players stepping up across the pitch. Their balanced attack and solid defense form a strong foundation for future success. To push higher in the league, focusing on consistency and tactical refinement will be key. Overall, a very good season that sets the stage for even greater achievements ahead.
