Season Review · September 8, 2026
Bilden: Top-three finish - A strong Division 8 campaign
Bilden's Season 22 was marked by a commendable performance that saw the team secure a second-place finish in Division 8. The club demonstrated resilience and attacking prowess throughout the campaign, culminating in a total of 16 wins, just a single draw, and five losses. A notable fun fact from this season is their impressive goal difference of +28 across 22 league matches, reflecting both their offensive strength and defensive solidity. This positive goal difference played a significant role in their high league standing and overall success.
Gary's mark
5/5
Excellent
Finished
2nd
Points
49
Record
16-1-5
GD
+28
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
49
Win Rate
73%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-3-3-H
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Philip Hughes
LW
15 contributions
Top scorer
Philip Hughes
LW
9 goals
Top assists
Philip Hughes
LW
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 49
- P88
- Scoring
- 54
- P79
- Defence
- 26
- P79
- Clean sheets
- 9
- P75
- Goal difference
- +28
- P79
5/5
Season mark
Excellent
Campaign Record
16-1-5
Wins
16
73%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
5
23%
Attack · Defence
+28 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
Bilden's Season 22 was marked by a commendable performance that saw the team secure a second-place finish in Division 8. The club demonstrated resilience and attacking prowess throughout the campaign, culminating in a total of 16 wins, just a single draw, and five losses. A notable fun fact from this season is their impressive goal difference of +28 across 22 league matches, reflecting both their offensive strength and defensive solidity. This positive goal difference played a significant role in their high league standing and overall success.
This season's campaign highlights Bilden's consistency and competitive spirit, establishing them as a formidable side in their division. Their ability to maintain a high level of performance across the season has set a strong foundation for future pursuits of promotion and continued growth.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Secured 2nd place in Division 8
- Scored 54 goals, showcasing attacking intent
- Conceded only 26 goals, demonstrating defensive resilience
- Achieved a goal difference of +28, one of the season's standout stats
- Maintained an excellent season rating, reflecting overall performance quality
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While Bilden's season was highly successful, there remains room for growth. Reducing the number of losses and further sharpening their attack could elevate their league position even higher. Consistency in securing points from every match will be key in their pursuit of top honors next season.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Bilden's Season 22 was a highly commendable campaign, characterized by a strong overall record, a robust goal difference, and a top-three league finish. Their offensive output and defensive stability were notable strengths that contributed to their success. Moving forward, focusing on minimizing losses and maintaining their high standards will be crucial for climbing to the very top of Division 8. Overall, a season to be proud of, with promising prospects ahead.