Season Review · July 28, 2025
Struggling season - Battling against the odds
Soham Wanderers' 11th season in the sixth division was a challenging journey, marked by resilience and moments of promise. Finishing in 9th place with 8 wins, 6 draws, and 8 losses, the Wanderers showed flashes of competence, managing to secure a positive goal difference of +6 — more goals scored than conceded — a notable feat in a competitive league. This fun fact highlights their ability to compete offensively despite the overall mixed results, reflecting a team that can punch above its weight on occasion.
Gary's mark
5/5
Below Average
Finished
9th
Points
30
Record
8-6-8
GD
+6
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
30
Win Rate
36%
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
Jose Hernandez
LCM
10 contributions
Top scorer
Jose Hernandez
LCM
7 goals
Top assists
Anton Bošnjak
LW
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 30
- P29
- Scoring
- 44
- P54
- Defence
- 38
- P38
- Goal difference
- +6
- P46
5/5
Season mark
Below Average
Campaign Record
8-6-8
Wins
8
36%
Draws
6
27%
Losses
8
36%
Attack · Defence
+6 GD
Goal Contributions
Jose Hernandez
Player · 7G · 3A
10
Anton Bošnjak
Player · 5G · 5A
10
Renzo Gallo
Player · 4G · 4A
8
Aldo Gomez
Player · 4G
4
Antonio Carbajal
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
Soham Wanderers' 11th season in the sixth division was a challenging journey, marked by resilience and moments of promise. Finishing in 9th place with 8 wins, 6 draws, and 8 losses, the Wanderers showed flashes of competence, managing to secure a positive goal difference of +6 — more goals scored than conceded — a notable feat in a competitive league. This fun fact highlights their ability to compete offensively despite the overall mixed results, reflecting a team that can punch above its weight on occasion.
Throughout the season, Soham Wanderers demonstrated a collective effort, with key players contributing across multiple facets of the game. While the team faced hurdles, their perseverance and squad depth kept them afloat in the league standings, setting the stage for potential growth in the upcoming season.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Achieved a positive goal difference of +6, showcasing offensive resilience
- Top scorer Jose Hernandez netted 7 goals, providing crucial firepower
- Balanced performance with 8 wins and 6 draws, indicating competitive consistency
- Key contributors like Anton Bošnjak and Renzo Gallo delivered versatile performances with goals and assists
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While the team showed offensive promise and a positive goal difference, consistency remains an issue. The Wanderers could benefit from tightening their defensive organization to reduce goals conceded and converting more of their draws into wins. Developing squad depth and maintaining focus throughout the season will be crucial for climbing higher in the league standings.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Soham Wanderers' season was a testament to their fighting spirit amid a tough campaign. Their positive goal difference indicates attacking potential, and key players stepped up when needed. However, inconsistency and defensive lapses limited their ability to push higher in the table. With strategic improvements and continued development, the Wanderers have the foundation to aim for a more competitive season ahead.