Season Review · September 8, 2026
Bast Dulsh: Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Season 22 proved to be an exceptionally challenging chapter for Bast Dulsh. Competing in Division 4, League 2, the team faced significant difficulties on the pitch, culminating in a record that highlights their struggles. The season's fun fact underscores these issues: a goal difference of -80, reflecting defensive struggles throughout the campaign. Despite the adversity, this season offers valuable lessons and a foundation to build upon for future improvements.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
11th
Points
4
Record
1-1-20
GD
-80
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
11th
Points
4
Win Rate
5%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
5-4-1-D
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Michael Brown
RCM
2 contributions
Top scorer
Michael Brown
RCM
1 goals
Top assists
Michael Brown
RCM
1 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 4
- P8
- Scoring
- 4
- P8
- Defence
- 84
- P21
- Clean sheets
- 2
- P17
- Goal difference
- -80
- P13
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
1-1-20
Wins
1
5%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
20
91%
Attack · Defence
-80 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
Season 22 proved to be an exceptionally challenging chapter for Bast Dulsh. Competing in Division 4, League 2, the team faced significant difficulties on the pitch, culminating in a record that highlights their struggles. The season's fun fact underscores these issues: a goal difference of -80, reflecting defensive struggles throughout the campaign. Despite the adversity, this season offers valuable lessons and a foundation to build upon for future improvements.
Throughout the season, Bast Dulsh managed just a single victory, with two additional matches ending in draws. The team scored only 4 goals while conceding a staggering 84, illustrating the defensive frailties that plagued their campaign. With only 4 points accumulated, the club finished in 11th place, far from the top of the table but with clear areas to address moving forward.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Only 4 goals scored across the entire season
- Conceded 84 goals, highlighting defensive challenges
- Finished 11th in the league, indicating a tough season
- Managed 1 win and 1 draw despite difficulties
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
The primary focus for Bast Dulsh moving forward must be strengthening their defensive organization and offensive production. The stark goal difference and low goal tally suggest a need for tactical adjustments, better defensive discipline, and increased goal-scoring opportunities to compete more effectively in future seasons.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was undeniably a difficult campaign for Bast Dulsh, marked by defensive struggles and limited offensive output. While the results reflect a tough year, the experience gained can serve as a catalyst for strategic improvements. The club’s key challenge will be addressing their defensive vulnerabilities and boosting goal-scoring to climb the league table in the seasons ahead.