Season Review · July 28, 2025
Struggling season - Battling against the odds
St Ivyburch's 11th season in the league has been a challenging journey, marked by defensive struggles and a tough fight for consistency. Finishing in 10th place in Division 7, the team accumulated 7 wins but suffered 15 losses, highlighting the difficulties faced throughout the campaign. Their goal difference of -27 underscores the defensive issues that hampered their ability to compete at a higher level. Despite these setbacks, the team showed resilience and individual brilliance, with players stepping up in various ways.
Gary's mark
5/5
Below Average
Finished
10th
Points
21
Record
7-0-15
GD
-27
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
21
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
Alfredo Peña
LCM
9 contributions
Top scorer
Alfredo Peña
LCM
6 goals
Top assists
Sani Abdulsalam
RW
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 21
- P21
- Scoring
- 32
- P21
- Defence
- 59
- P38
- Goal difference
- -27
- P21
5/5
Season mark
Below Average
Campaign Record
7-0-15
Wins
7
32%
Draws
0
0%
Losses
15
68%
Attack · Defence
-27 GD
Goal Contributions
Alfredo Peña
Player · 6G · 3A
9
Carlos Aquino
Player · 5G
5
Silvano Ferrari
Player · 4G
4
Harald Koch
Player · 3G · 1A
4
Pablo Morales
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
St Ivyburch's 11th season in the league has been a challenging journey, marked by defensive struggles and a tough fight for consistency. Finishing in 10th place in Division 7, the team accumulated 7 wins but suffered 15 losses, highlighting the difficulties faced throughout the campaign. Their goal difference of -27 underscores the defensive issues that hampered their ability to compete at a higher level. Despite these setbacks, the team showed resilience and individual brilliance, with players stepping up in various ways.
A fun fact about this season is their goal difference of -27, which vividly illustrates the defensive struggles that plagued their campaign. While the results may not have gone their way, the team’s effort and individual contributions kept them fighting until the final whistle.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Alfredo Peña led the team with 6 goals and 3 assists, showcasing his versatility
- The team demonstrated resilience despite a tough season
- Several players contributed across the pitch, emphasizing team spirit
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Defensively, the team struggled throughout the season, conceding 59 goals. Strengthening the backline and improving defensive organization will be crucial for future campaigns. Additionally, finding consistency in results and avoiding heavy defeats could help climb the league table and build confidence.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
St Ivyburch’s season has been one of perseverance amid adversity. The team’s offensive efforts, led by Peña and Aquino, showed potential, but defensive frailties significantly impacted their overall standing. Moving forward, focusing on defensive solidity and consistency will be key to turning performances into positive results. The season may have been tough, but the foundation for growth remains, and with targeted improvements, brighter days lie ahead.