Season Review · July 28, 2025
Strong campaign - Consistent excellence throughout the season
Exmough Argyle’s 11th season in Division 7 has been a showcase of resilience and steady performance. Finishing third in the league with 45 points, the team demonstrated a balanced approach, securing 14 wins, 3 draws, and only 5 losses. Their goal difference of +26 stands out as one of the best in Division 7, highlighting their defensive solidity and attacking prowess. This impressive goal difference underscores their ability to both score and prevent goals effectively, making them a formidable side throughout the campaign.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
3rd
Points
45
Record
14-3-5
GD
+26
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
45
Win Rate
64%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-2-3-1
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Raul Martinez
CF
10 contributions
Top scorer
Raul Martinez
CF
10 goals
Top assists
Roberto Perez
AM
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 45
- P79
- Scoring
- 66
- P58
- Defence
- 40
- P71
- Goal difference
- +26
- P63
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
14-3-5
Wins
14
64%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
5
23%
Attack · Defence
+26 GD
Goal Contributions
Raul Martinez
Player · 10G
10
Carlos Hernando
Player · 6G
6
Angelo Grilo
Player · 5G · 2A
7
David Garcia
Player · 4G · 1A
5
Daniel Craig
Player · 4G
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
Exmough Argyle’s 11th season in Division 7 has been a showcase of resilience and steady performance. Finishing third in the league with 45 points, the team demonstrated a balanced approach, securing 14 wins, 3 draws, and only 5 losses. Their goal difference of +26 stands out as one of the best in Division 7, highlighting their defensive solidity and attacking prowess. This impressive goal difference underscores their ability to both score and prevent goals effectively, making them a formidable side throughout the campaign.
A fun fact about this season is that Exmough Argyle’s goal difference of +26 is among the best in Division 7, reflecting their consistent performance across matches. Their journey was marked by key contributions from multiple players, and their overall campaign was characterized by resilience, teamwork, and a clear tactical vision.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Secured a top-three league finish, showcasing consistent competitiveness
- Scored 66 goals, demonstrating attacking strength
- Conceded only 40 goals, indicating defensive discipline
- Notable player Raul Martinez scored 10 goals in just 9 appearances
- Maintained a clean disciplinary record with no yellow or red cards for top contributors
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While Exmough Argyle’s season has been impressive, there remains room to enhance consistency in away fixtures and further develop attacking options to convert more chances into goals. Strengthening squad depth could also help sustain performance levels across the demanding schedule.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Exmough Argyle’s season has been marked by strong defensive organization and effective attacking play, culminating in a top-three finish. Their goal difference of +26 is a testament to their balanced approach. The team’s key players contributed significantly across various matches, fostering a cohesive and resilient squad. Moving forward, focusing on away game consistency and expanding attacking options could elevate their performance even further. Overall, this has been a very good season, laying a solid foundation for future success.