Season Review · July 28, 2025
Bilden: Dominant force - A season of overwhelming superiority
The 2023/24 season for Bilden in Division 4 has been nothing short of spectacular. Finishing second in the league with a remarkable record of 17 wins, 2 draws, and just 3 losses, the team demonstrated consistency and resilience throughout the campaign. Their goal difference of +59, one of the best in Division 4, underscores their offensive prowess and defensive solidity. This dominant performance highlights Bilden's status as a formidable force in their division, showcasing their ability to outscore opponents while maintaining a tight backline.
Gary's mark
5/5
Excellent
Finished
2nd
Points
53
Record
17-2-3
GD
+59
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
2nd
Points
53
Win Rate
77%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-2-3-1
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Antonio Da Silva
CF
17 contributions
Top scorer
Antonio Da Silva
CF
10 goals
Top assists
Edgardo De Armas
RW
9 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 53
- P88
- Scoring
- 82
- P88
- Defence
- 23
- P83
- Goal difference
- +59
- P88
5/5
Season mark
Excellent
Campaign Record
17-2-3
Wins
17
77%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
3
14%
Attack · Defence
+59 GD
Goal Contributions
Antonio Da Silva
Player · 10G · 7A
17
Jose Corvalan
Player · 7G · 7A
14
Edgardo De Armas
Player · 7G · 9A
16
Dragan Tadić
Player · 6G · 3A
9
Horst Weber
Player · 5G · 3A
8
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
The 2023/24 season for Bilden in Division 4 has been nothing short of spectacular. Finishing second in the league with a remarkable record of 17 wins, 2 draws, and just 3 losses, the team demonstrated consistency and resilience throughout the campaign. Their goal difference of +59, one of the best in Division 4, underscores their offensive prowess and defensive solidity. This dominant performance highlights Bilden's status as a formidable force in their division, showcasing their ability to outscore opponents while maintaining a tight backline.
A fun fact about this season is their goal difference of +59, which stands among the best in Division 4. This statistic not only reflects their attacking strength but also their disciplined defensive organization, making them a well-rounded team that was difficult to beat. The season was marked by standout individual performances and a cohesive team effort that kept them at the top of the league table, just shy of the top spot.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Secured 2nd place in Division 4 with a strong points tally of 53
- Scored an impressive 82 goals across the season
- Conceded only 23 goals, showcasing defensive resilience
- Maintained an unbeaten streak in most matches, with only 3 losses
- Multiple players contributed significantly to the attack and midfield stability
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While Bilden's season has been outstanding, there is room to refine their consistency in tight matches and perhaps improve their conversion rate in front of goal to maximize their scoring potential. Additionally, maintaining squad fitness and rotation could help sustain their high performance levels throughout the next campaign.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Bilden's season has been a testament to their strength and cohesion, finishing just shy of the top spot with a record that highlights their dominance in Division 4. Their offensive firepower, solid defense, and collective effort have been key to their success. Moving forward, focusing on converting more chances and maintaining squad depth will be crucial for challenging for the top position next season. Overall, a highly commendable campaign that sets a strong foundation for future success.