
Season Review · July 28, 2025
Struggling season - Battling against the odds
Sohampton's 11th season in division 7 has been a challenging journey, marked by resilience and moments of brilliance. Finishing in 8th place with 8 wins, 3 draws, and 11 losses, the team faced its fair share of hurdles. Despite the setbacks, Sohampton demonstrated a positive goal difference of +11, more goals scored than conceded—a fun fact that highlights their attacking intent and defensive organization amidst adversity.
Finished
8th
Points
27
Record
8-3-11
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
8th
Points
27
Win Rate
36%
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
Ahmed Abdalla
LW
12 contributions
Top scorer
Ahmed Abdalla
LW
9 goals
Top assists
Roy Davies
CF
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 27
- P38
- Scoring
- 58
- P38
- Defence
- 47
- P46
- Goal difference
- +11
- P46
Campaign Record
8-3-11
Wins
8
36%
Draws
3
14%
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
Sohampton's 11th season in division 7 has been a challenging journey, marked by resilience and moments of brilliance. Finishing in 8th place with 8 wins, 3 draws, and 11 losses, the team faced its fair share of hurdles. Despite the setbacks, Sohampton demonstrated a positive goal difference of +11, more goals scored than conceded—a fun fact that highlights their attacking intent and defensive organization amidst adversity.
This season's narrative was one of perseverance, with key players stepping up to contribute across the board. The squad showed flashes of potential, and although consistency eluded them at times, their fighting spirit remained evident throughout the campaign.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights 🎯
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Positive goal difference of +11— more goals scored than conceded
- Ahmed Abdallascored 9 goals and provided 3 assists, showcasing versatility
- Juraj Cvitkovićcontributed with 6 goals and 5 assists, being a true team player
- Roy Daviesmade an impact with 5 goals and 6 assists in just 6 appearances
- Cristiano CavalcanteandDavid Sutherlandadded valuable goals and assists, bolstering the attack
From the Columns Desk
The team player - Contributing in multiple ways
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Ahmed Abdalla: The standout scorer with 9 goals and 3 assists, Abdalla was a consistent threat upfront, rarely picking up cards and demonstrating professionalism throughout the season.
- Juraj Cvitković: A key playmaker, Cvitković’s 6 goals and 5 assists made him instrumental in Sohampton’s attacking moves.
- Roy Davies: In just 6 appearances, Davies made a significant impact with 5 goals and 6 assists, showcasing his attacking prowess and versatility.
- Cristiano Cavalcante: Contributed 5 goals and 2 assists, providing crucial support in attack.
- David Sutherland: Also netted 5 goals and chipped in with 2 assists, adding depth to the squad’s offensive options.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While Sohampton displayed attacking flair and defensive resilience, consistency remains a concern. The team could benefit from tightening their defensive organization to reduce goals conceded in key moments. Additionally, improving their performance in away fixtures could help climb higher in the league standings.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Sohampton's season was characterized by fighting spirit and offensive contributions from multiple players. Their positive goal difference underscores their ability to score goals and maintain defensive discipline. However, inconsistency and a higher number of losses hindered their ability to challenge for higher positions. Strengths lie in their team cohesion and attacking versatility, but areas such as defensive stability and away form need attention to elevate their future campaigns.
