Season Review · September 8, 2026
Bruthorton United: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Bruthorton United's Season 22 in Division 8 was a challenging campaign marked by defensive vulnerabilities and inconsistent results. The club finished in 9th place, with a record of 6 wins, 6 draws, and 10 losses, accumulating 24 points. The season's fun fact highlights a significant defensive struggle, as evidenced by a goal difference of -24, reflecting the team’s difficulty in maintaining solidity at the back throughout the season. Despite some moments of resilience, the team often found themselves on the wrong side of tight matches, which ultimately impacted their league standing.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
9th
Points
24
Record
6-6-10
GD
-24
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
9th
Points
24
Win Rate
27%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-3-3
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Philippe Robert
LW
10 contributions
Top scorer
Nilson Pires
CF
7 goals
Top assists
Jorge Alvez
CM
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 24
- P29
- Scoring
- 24
- P38
- Defence
- 48
- P38
- Clean sheets
- 4
- P25
- Goal difference
- -24
- P29
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
6-6-10
Wins
6
27%
Draws
6
27%
Losses
10
45%
Attack · Defence
-24 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
Bruthorton United's Season 22 in Division 8 was a challenging campaign marked by defensive vulnerabilities and inconsistent results. The club finished in 9th place, with a record of 6 wins, 6 draws, and 10 losses, accumulating 24 points. The season's fun fact highlights a significant defensive struggle, as evidenced by a goal difference of -24, reflecting the team’s difficulty in maintaining solidity at the back throughout the season. Despite some moments of resilience, the team often found themselves on the wrong side of tight matches, which ultimately impacted their league standing.
While the season did not see a dramatic rise or fall, it served as a reminder of the areas needing improvement, particularly in defensive organization and goal prevention. The club will be looking to build on the positives and address the shortcomings as they aim for a more competitive showing in the next campaign.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 24 goals across the season
- Conceded 48 goals, highlighting defensive struggles
- Equal number of wins and draws (6 each)
- Finished 9th in Division 8
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
The primary focus for Bruthorton United moving forward should be addressing their defensive frailties, as indicated by the goal difference of -24. Improving defensive organization and reducing goals conceded will be crucial to climbing the league table. Additionally, converting more scoring opportunities and securing wins against lower-ranked teams could help improve overall points tally and league position.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Bruthorton United's Season 22 was marked by defensive struggles and a mid-table finish. The team demonstrated resilience but lacked consistency and defensive solidity. Strengths include a balanced number of wins and draws, but the significant goal difference and high number of losses highlight the need for tactical adjustments and defensive reinforcement. With targeted improvements, the club can aim for a more competitive season in the future.