Season Review · July 28, 2025
Struggling season - Battling against the odds
Shippleve United's 11th season in the fifth division has been a challenging journey, marked by resilience and a desire to improve despite the hurdles faced. Finishing in 9th place out of the league's standings, the team accumulated 7 wins, 5 draws, and 10 losses, ending with a total of 26 points. The season's fun fact? It was truly a season of football with its own unique story—one filled with moments of grit and determination amid difficulties. The team’s goal difference of -19 underscores the defensive struggles they encountered, yet their fighting spirit remained evident throughout.
Gary's mark
5/5
Below Average
Finished
9th
Points
26
Record
7-5-10
GD
-19
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
26
Win Rate
32%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-3-3-H
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Mladen Delić
RW
8 contributions
Top scorer
Mladen Delić
RW
6 goals
Top assists
Eidan Tsukamoto
CF
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 26
- P29
- Scoring
- 32
- P21
- Defence
- 51
- P21
- Goal difference
- -19
- P25
5/5
Season mark
Below Average
Campaign Record
7-5-10
Wins
7
32%
Draws
5
23%
Losses
10
45%
Attack · Defence
-19 GD
Goal Contributions
Mladen Delić
Player · 6G · 2A
8
Seokho Ko
Player · 4G · 3A
7
Alejandro Lopez
Player · 4G · 2A
6
Trevor Lawson
Player · 3G · 1A
4
Joel Saraiva
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
Shippleve United's 11th season in the fifth division has been a challenging journey, marked by resilience and a desire to improve despite the hurdles faced. Finishing in 9th place out of the league's standings, the team accumulated 7 wins, 5 draws, and 10 losses, ending with a total of 26 points. The season's fun fact? It was truly a season of football with its own unique story—one filled with moments of grit and determination amid difficulties. The team’s goal difference of -19 underscores the defensive struggles they encountered, yet their fighting spirit remained evident throughout.
This season was not just about results; it was about building character and laying foundations for future success. The squad showed flashes of brilliance, with key players stepping up in various roles. Despite the overall record, the team’s commitment and individual contributions kept fans hopeful for brighter days ahead.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Mladen Delić led the scoring charts with 6 goals, showcasing his offensive prowess.
- Seokho Ko contributed with 3 assists, demonstrating his playmaking ability.
- The team displayed resilience, never giving up despite setbacks.
- Consistent appearances from core players like Alejandro Lopez and Trevor Lawson kept the team competitive.
- Defensive efforts improved at times, even if the overall goals conceded remained high.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Shippleve United’s primary focus should be on tightening their defensive organization to reduce goals conceded. Additionally, converting more of their goal-scoring opportunities could help turn draws into wins, improving overall standings. Developing consistency in performance and fostering squad depth will be essential for climbing higher in the league table.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Shippleve United’s season was a testament to perseverance amid adversity. The team’s strengths lay in their collective effort and the performances of key players like Delić and Ko. However, defensive frailties and goal conversion issues hindered their ability to climb higher in the league. With targeted improvements and continued development, the club can aim for a more competitive campaign in the seasons to come.