Season Review · September 8, 2026
Bershoreham: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Season 22 proved to be a challenging campaign for Bershoreham in Division 8. The team finished in 7th place, narrowly missing out on higher league ambitions. Throughout the season, Bershoreham secured 8 wins, 2 draws, and suffered 12 losses, accumulating a total of 26 points. The club scored 35 goals but conceded 45, resulting in a goal difference of -10. A fun fact from this season is that it was truly a season of football with its own unique story, filled with moments that kept fans engaged despite the ups and downs.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
7th
Points
26
Record
8-2-12
GD
-10
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
7th
Points
26
Win Rate
36%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-4-2
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Nilson Pires
LCF
16 contributions
Top scorer
Nilson Pires
LCF
11 goals
Top assists
Nilson Pires
LCF
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 26
- P46
- Scoring
- 35
- P71
- Defence
- 45
- P4
- Clean sheets
- 4
- P38
- Goal difference
- -10
- P46
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
8-2-12
Wins
8
36%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
12
55%
Attack · Defence
-10 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 a challenging campaign for Bershoreham in Division 8. The team finished in 7th place, narrowly missing out on higher league ambitions. Throughout the season, Bershoreham secured 8 wins, 2 draws, and suffered 12 losses, accumulating a total of 26 points. The club scored 35 goals but conceded 45, resulting in a goal difference of -10. A fun fact from this season is that it was truly a season of football with its own unique story, filled with moments that kept fans engaged despite the ups and downs.
This season's narrative was marked by resilience and the pursuit of consistency, as Bershoreham navigated the competitive landscape of Division 8. While the results were mixed, the team demonstrated fighting spirit and a desire to improve, setting the stage for future development.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 35 goals across the season
- Conceded 45 goals, reflecting defensive challenges
- Secured 8 wins in a tough division
- Achieved 2 draws, showing moments of resilience
- Finished 7th in the league standings
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Bershoreham's season was marked by a need for greater consistency and defensive solidity. With a higher number of losses than wins and a negative goal difference, focusing on defensive organization and goal-scoring efficiency could help turn close matches into wins and improve overall standings.
Season Rating:(Below Average)
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was a period of learning and development for Bershoreham. The team showed resilience with 8 wins but struggled defensively, conceding 45 goals. The club's position in 7th place reflects room for growth, particularly in defensive stability and converting scoring opportunities. Strengths include fighting spirit and goal-scoring efforts, while areas for improvement center on defensive consistency and overall match control. With targeted efforts, Bershoreham can aim for better results in the upcoming seasons.