Season Review · July 28, 2025
Strong campaign - Consistent excellence throughout the season
St Haw Albion's 2023/24 season in Division 14 has been a testament to resilience and steady performance. Finishing 6th in a competitive league, the team demonstrated a balanced approach, securing 14 wins, 1 draw, and 7 losses. Their goal difference of +26 stands out as one of the best in Division 5, reflecting both their offensive prowess and defensive solidity. This impressive goal difference highlights their ability to both score freely and maintain defensive discipline, making them a formidable side throughout the campaign.
Gary's mark
5/5
Very Good
Finished
6th
Points
43
Record
14-1-7
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
6th
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
3-4-3-A
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Brian Carreño
CF
12 contributions
Top scorer
Fabrizio Di Stefano
AM
7 goals
Top assists
Brian Carreño
CF
7 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 43
- P58
- Scoring
- 65
- P63
- Defence
- 39
- P58
- Goal difference
- +26
- P54
5/5
Season mark
Very Good
Campaign Record
14-1-7
Wins
14
64%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
7
32%
Attack · Defence
+26 GD
Goal Contributions
Fabrizio Di Stefano
Player · 7G · 3A
10
Sani Salihu
Player · 6G · 2A
8
Daniel Hrženjak
Player · 5G · 3A
8
Brian Carreño
Player · 5G · 7A
12
Alain Courtois
Player · 3G · 4A
7
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
St Haw Albion's 2023/24 season in Division 14 has been a testament to resilience and steady performance. Finishing 6th in a competitive league, the team demonstrated a balanced approach, securing 14 wins, 1 draw, and 7 losses. Their goal difference of +26 stands out as one of the best in Division 5, reflecting both their offensive prowess and defensive solidity. This impressive goal difference highlights their ability to both score freely and maintain defensive discipline, making them a formidable side throughout the campaign.
A fun fact about this season is that St Haw Albion's goal difference of +26 ranks among the best in Division 5, showcasing their overall strength and consistency. The team’s approach combined tactical discipline with attacking flair, resulting in a season that fans can look back on with pride. Their journey was marked by key contributions from multiple players, emphasizing a well-rounded squad effort that kept them competitive week after week.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Achieved a solid 6th place finish in Division 14
- Scored 65 goals, showcasing attacking prowess
- Conceded only 39 goals, demonstrating defensive resilience
- Maintained a remarkable goal difference of +26
- Key players consistently contributed across the season
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While the team displayed consistency and offensive strength, there is room to tighten defensive organization to reduce goals conceded further. Additionally, increasing squad depth could help sustain performance levels across the demanding fixture schedule. Improving in these areas could elevate St Haw Albion from a very good season to an outstanding one.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
St Haw Albion's season was marked by balanced attacking and defensive efforts, resulting in a top-tier goal difference and a respectable league position. Their strengths lie in their collective team play and the contributions from multiple key players, making them a well-rounded side. To push even higher, focusing on defensive solidity and squad depth will be crucial. Overall, this campaign sets a solid foundation for future success.