
Season Review · July 28, 2025
Strong campaign - Consistent excellence throughout the season
Hodbury Stanley’s 11th season in the seventh division has been a testament to resilience and team cohesion. Finishing in second place with 46 points, the club demonstrated a balanced and effective approach throughout the campaign. Their positive goal difference of +16 — more goals scored than conceded — highlights their offensive potency and defensive solidity. Fun fact: Hodbury Stanley’s goal difference of +16 underscores their ability to both attack and defend effectively, making them a formidable side in the league.
Gary's mark
5/5
Very Good
Finished
2nd
Points
46
Record
15-1-6
GD
+16

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
46
Win Rate
68%
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
Peter Taylor
CF
11 contributions
Top scorer
Peter Taylor
CF
6 goals
Top assists
Paul Davis
LCM
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 46
- P92
- Scoring
- 57
- P96
- Defence
- 41
- P38
- Goal difference
- +16
- P67
5/5
Season mark
Very Good
Campaign Record
15-1-6
Wins
15
68%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
6
27%
Attack · Defence
+16 GD
Goal Contributions
Koen Oikawa
Player · 6G · 1A
7
Peter Taylor
Player · 6G · 5A
11
John Pearson
Player · 5G · 2A
7
Paul Davis
Player · 5G · 6A
11
Kyungmo Yun
Player · 2G · 1A
3
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
Hodbury Stanley’s 11th season in the seventh division has been a testament to resilience and team cohesion. Finishing in second place with 46 points, the club demonstrated a balanced and effective approach throughout the campaign. Their positive goal difference of +16 — more goals scored than conceded — highlights their offensive potency and defensive solidity. Fun fact: Hodbury Stanley’s goal difference of +16 underscores their ability to both attack and defend effectively, making them a formidable side in the league.
This season, Hodbury Stanley showcased consistency and tactical discipline, securing 15 wins and only 6 losses. Their narrow defeat count reflects a team that rarely capitulates, and their impressive record hints at a squad capable of competing at higher levels. The club’s collective effort and strategic gameplay have been central to their success, setting a solid foundation for future ambitions.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Secured 2nd place in the league, narrowly missing out on the top spot
- Scored 57 goals, showcasing attacking prowess
- Conceded only 41 goals, demonstrating defensive resilience
- Maintained an unbeaten streak in draws (1 total)
- Strong team contributions with multiple players chipping in goals and assists
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While Hodbury Stanley’s season has been impressive, there remains room to tighten defensive lapses that occasionally cost points. Increasing squad depth to sustain performance levels across all competitions could also be beneficial, especially as they aim for promotion or higher league challenges.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Hodbury Stanley’s season has been marked by consistent excellence, a balanced attack, and a resilient defense. Their ability to score freely while maintaining a solid defensive record has been the cornerstone of their success. Moving forward, focusing on defensive consistency and squad depth could elevate their performance further. Overall, a very good campaign that sets a promising foundation for future endeavors.
