Season Review · September 8, 2026
Bunsterms Town: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Season 22 proved to be a challenging campaign for Bunsterms Town in Division 8. The team struggled to find consistency, managing only 2 wins across the season. Their defensive frailties were evident, as they conceded 40 goals, leading to a goal difference of -23—the fun fact that highlights their defensive struggles throughout the season. Despite their efforts, the team was unable to turn draws into wins and faced a tough battle in the league standings.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
12th
Points
14
Record
2-8-12
GD
-23
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
12th
Points
14
Win Rate
9%
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
Philippe Robert
RCF
9 contributions
Top scorer
Nilson Pires
LCF
4 goals
Top assists
Philippe Robert
RCF
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 14
- P4
- Scoring
- 17
- P4
- Defence
- 40
- P46
- Clean sheets
- 2
- P25
- Goal difference
- -23
- P46
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
2-8-12
Wins
2
9%
Draws
8
36%
Losses
12
55%
Attack · Defence
-23 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 Bunsterms Town in Division 8. The team struggled to find consistency, managing only 2 wins across the season. Their defensive frailties were evident, as they conceded 40 goals, leading to a goal difference of -23—the fun fact that highlights their defensive struggles throughout the season. Despite their efforts, the team was unable to turn draws into wins and faced a tough battle in the league standings.
Finishing in 12th place, Bunsterms Town found themselves towards the lower end of the table, accumulating just 14 points from 22 matches. The season was marked by a lack of offensive firepower and defensive solidity, making it a difficult journey for players and fans alike.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Only 2 wins throughout the season
- 8 draws showcasing resilience in some matches
- Total goals scored: 17, reflecting offensive struggles
- Conceded 40 goals, highlighting defensive issues
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Bunsterms Town's season was marred by defensive vulnerabilities and a lack of offensive potency. The team needs to improve its defensive organization and goal-scoring capabilities to climb the league table and secure more positive results.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was a difficult chapter for Bunsterms Town, characterized by defensive struggles and limited offensive output. The team showed resilience in some matches but ultimately finished with a poor record. Strengths are hard to pinpoint given the overall performance, and significant improvements are needed to challenge higher up the division. The club will be aiming to address these issues and rebuild for a more competitive campaign next season.