Season Review · July 28, 2025
Struggling season - Battling against the odds
Soughurn Town's 11th season in the seventh division has been a challenging journey, marked by resilience and moments of promise. Finishing in 6th place with 29 points, the team managed a respectable tally of 8 wins, 5 draws, and 9 losses. Despite the ups and downs, the squad demonstrated an impressive offensive edge, scoring 56 goals while conceding 41—resulting in a positive goal difference of +15, a fun fact that highlights their attacking potential even in a tough league.
Gary's mark
5/5
Below Average
Finished
6th
Points
29
Record
8-5-9
GD
+15
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
6th
Points
29
Win Rate
36%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-1-2-1-2-WB
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Milton Martinez
AM
11 contributions
Top scorer
Milton Martinez
AM
8 goals
Top assists
Manfred Becker
LCM
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 29
- P54
- Scoring
- 56
- P54
- Defence
- 41
- P46
- Goal difference
- +15
- P54
5/5
Season mark
Below Average
Campaign Record
8-5-9
Wins
8
36%
Draws
5
23%
Losses
9
41%
Attack · Defence
+15 GD
Goal Contributions
Milton Martinez
Player · 8G · 3A
11
Arturo Rodriguez
Player · 7G · 2A
9
Andrew van Wijk
Player · 6G · 3A
9
Friday Nwachukwu
Player · 6G · 2A
8
Mario Garcia
Player · 5G · 4A
9
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
Soughurn Town's 11th season in the seventh division has been a challenging journey, marked by resilience and moments of promise. Finishing in 6th place with 29 points, the team managed a respectable tally of 8 wins, 5 draws, and 9 losses. Despite the ups and downs, the squad demonstrated an impressive offensive edge, scoring 56 goals while conceding 41—resulting in a positive goal difference of +15, a fun fact that highlights their attacking potential even in a tough league.
This season's narrative is one of battling against the odds, as Soughurn Town showed flashes of brilliance and team cohesion. The squad’s collective effort was evident, with several players contributing significantly to the goal tally and overall performance. While the final league position suggests room for growth, the positive goal difference underscores the team’s attacking intent and potential to build on for future campaigns.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Top Scorer:Milton Martinez with 8 goals
- Most Assists:Mario Garcia with 4 assists
- Defensive Solidity:Conceded only 41 goals across the season
- Team Spirit:All top players contributed in multiple ways, showcasing a cohesive unit
- Resilient Performances:Several matches where the team fought hard to secure points
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While the team’s offensive output was commendable, consistency in defense and reducing losses will be crucial next season. Additionally, increasing the squad depth and maintaining injury-free runs could help turn draws into wins and losses into more positive results.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Soughurn Town’s season was characterized by resilience and attacking intent, with a positive goal difference reflecting their offensive capabilities. The team showed promising signs of cohesion and individual contributions from key players. However, the overall league position indicates that improvements are needed in consistency and defensive stability. With strategic development and continued team effort, the club can aim for higher finishes in the upcoming season.