Season Review · July 28, 2025
Struggling season - Battling against the odds
Ferfield Albion's 11th season in the sixth division has been a challenging journey marked by defensive struggles and a tough fight to stay competitive. Finishing in 10th place with 7 wins, 1 draw, and 14 losses, the team amassed 22 points, highlighting the difficulties faced throughout the campaign. A notable fun fact from this season is their goal difference of -32, underscoring the defensive issues that hampered their overall performance.
Gary's mark
5/5
Below Average
Finished
10th
Points
22
Record
7-1-14
GD
-32
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
10th
Points
22
Win Rate
32%
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
Roger Fernandes
CF
7 contributions
Top scorer
Roger Fernandes
CF
5 goals
Top assists
Myungsoo Yang
RCM
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 22
- P21
- Scoring
- 31
- P25
- Defence
- 63
- P21
- Goal difference
- -32
- P21
5/5
Season mark
Below Average
Campaign Record
7-1-14
Wins
7
32%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
14
64%
Attack · Defence
-32 GD
Goal Contributions
Roger Fernandes
Player · 5G · 2A
7
Manfred Peter
Player · 3G · 1A
4
Adelio Martini
Player · 2G · 1A
3
Steve Anderson
Player · 2G
2
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
Ferfield Albion's 11th season in the sixth division has been a challenging journey marked by defensive struggles and a tough fight to stay competitive. Finishing in 10th place with 7 wins, 1 draw, and 14 losses, the team amassed 22 points, highlighting the difficulties faced throughout the campaign. A notable fun fact from this season is their goal difference of -32, underscoring the defensive issues that hampered their overall performance.
Despite the setbacks, there were moments of individual brilliance and team effort. The squad showed resilience and determination, with several players contributing across various facets of the game. The season's struggles serve as a learning curve, and the team will be looking to address their defensive vulnerabilities in the upcoming campaign.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Top scorer Roger Fernandes netted 5 goals, showcasing his offensive contribution
- Consistent effort from Helmut Richter with 12 appearances
- Team spirit evident with multiple players chipping in with goals and assists
- Defensive frailties highlighted by the significant goal difference
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Ferfield Albion needs to focus on tightening their defensive organization to reduce the number of goals conceded. Improving defensive discipline and communication could significantly alter their goal difference and overall standings. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring efficiency and consistency would help convert more opportunities into points.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Ferfield Albion's season has been a tough one, characterized by defensive vulnerabilities and a mid-table finish. The team demonstrated resilience and individual effort, but addressing defensive issues and boosting offensive consistency are crucial steps forward. With strategic improvements, the club can aim for a more competitive and balanced campaign next season.