Season Review · July 28, 2025
Struggling season - Battling against the odds
Alshbury's 11th season has been a challenging journey in the sixth division of the league, finishing in 9th place out of the competitors. Despite a tough campaign, the team demonstrated resilience and a fighting spirit, ending the season with a positive goal difference of +11 — more goals scored than conceded, which is a commendable feat in a difficult season. This fun fact highlights that, even amidst struggles, Alshbury managed to find moments of offensive success and defensive stability.
Gary's mark
5/5
Below Average
Finished
9th
Points
25
Record
7-4-11
GD
+11
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
9th
Points
25
Win Rate
32%
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
Ivano Ferrante
LCB
0 contributions
Top scorer
Ivano Ferrante
LCB
0 goals
Top assists
Ivano Ferrante
LCB
0 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 25
- P29
- Scoring
- 57
- P54
- Defence
- 46
- P29
- Goal difference
- +11
- P38
5/5
Season mark
Below Average
Campaign Record
7-4-11
Wins
7
32%
Draws
4
18%
Losses
11
50%
Attack · Defence
+11 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
Alshbury's 11th season has been a challenging journey in the sixth division of the league, finishing in 9th place out of the competitors. Despite a tough campaign, the team demonstrated resilience and a fighting spirit, ending the season with a positive goal difference of +11 — more goals scored than conceded, which is a commendable feat in a difficult season. This fun fact highlights that, even amidst struggles, Alshbury managed to find moments of offensive success and defensive stability.
The season was marked by a series of ups and downs, with the team securing 7 wins, drawing 4 matches, and suffering 11 defeats. Their ability to score 57 goals while conceding 46 indicates a team capable of offensive flair but perhaps lacking consistency in defense. The squad's collective effort kept them competitive, even if the results didn't always reflect their potential.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 57 goals across the season, showcasing attacking potential
- Maintained a positive goal difference of +11 despite overall struggles
- Demonstrated team spirit with multiple contributors contributing in various ways
- Notable resilience in a tough league campaign
Standout Filings
Player Analysis and Standout Performers
Filed by
Gary Nano
While individual statistics are limited, the team’s core players—Hugo Ocampo, Sergio Castro, Sabino Roman, Maurice N'goran, and Malcolm Couture—contributed in multiple ways, embodying the collective effort that defined the season. Their dedication and versatility kept Alshbury competitive, even if they didn't register goals or assists this season.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Alshbury could benefit from greater defensive consistency to reduce goals conceded and turn more draws into wins. Developing goal-scoring options and creating more clear-cut chances could also elevate their offensive output. Additionally, fostering individual goal contributions from key players might help translate their positive goal difference into more points.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Alshbury's season has been a testament to perseverance amidst adversity. Their positive goal difference suggests attacking intent and defensive organization, but the overall record indicates room for growth in consistency and results. Strengths include team spirit and offensive potential, while areas for improvement involve defensive solidity and goal-scoring contributions from key players. With focused development, the club can aim higher in the next campaign.