Season Review · July 28, 2025
Strong campaign - Consistent excellence throughout the season
Safor Wednesday's 2023-24 season in Division 6 has been a testament to resilience and team cohesion. Finishing second in the league with 45 points, the club demonstrated a balanced blend of offensive prowess and defensive solidity. Their goal difference of +34 stands out as one of the best in Division 6, highlighting their ability to both score freely and limit opposition opportunities. This impressive goal difference underscores their overall strength and consistency across the campaign, making them a formidable side in the league.
Gary's mark
4/5
Very Good
Finished
2nd
Points
45
Record
14-3-5
GD
+34
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
45
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
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Epifanio Mercado
LW
14 contributions
Top scorer
Epifanio Mercado
LW
9 goals
Top assists
Hartmut Simon
RW
8 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 45
- P88
- Scoring
- 68
- P88
- Defence
- 34
- P71
- Goal difference
- +34
- P79
4/5
Season mark
Very Good
Campaign Record
14-3-5
Wins
14
64%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
5
23%
Attack · Defence
+34 GD
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
Safor Wednesday's 2023-24 season in Division 6 has been a testament to resilience and team cohesion. Finishing second in the league with 45 points, the club demonstrated a balanced blend of offensive prowess and defensive solidity. Their goal difference of +34 stands out as one of the best in Division 6, highlighting their ability to both score freely and limit opposition opportunities. This impressive goal difference underscores their overall strength and consistency across the campaign, making them a formidable side in the league.
Throughout the season, Safor Wednesday showcased their ability to perform under pressure, securing 14 wins and only suffering 5 defeats. Their style of play was marked by versatility and collective effort, with key players contributing across various facets of the game. Their campaign was characterized by steady performances and a commitment to excellence, earning them well-deserved recognition as one of the top contenders in their division.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- 68 goals scored, showcasing attacking intent and offensive firepower
- Only 34 goals conceded, reflecting defensive discipline
- Maintained a strong goal difference of +34, among the best in Division 6
- Multiple players contributing significantly in goals and assists, emphasizing team depth
- Secured second place in the league, narrowly missing the top spot
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While Safor Wednesday's season has been commendable, there remains room for growth. Slight improvements in consistency during away fixtures and reducing the number of losses could elevate their league standing further. Additionally, sharpening their finishing in tight matches might convert more draws into wins, pushing them closer to the top spot.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Safor Wednesday's season has been marked by strong performances, team cohesion, and a solid defensive record. Their ability to score freely and limit opposition goals has been a key strength, earning them a high league finish. Moving forward, focusing on consistency and capitalizing on scoring opportunities could help them challenge for the top position even more. Overall, this campaign sets a promising foundation for future success.