Season Review · September 8, 2026
Burchea United: Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Burchea United's Season 22 was undoubtedly a challenging chapter in the club's history. Competing in division 6 and league 29, the team struggled to find consistency, finishing in 9th place. The season was marked by defensive difficulties, as reflected in their goal difference of -42—the result of conceding 77 goals while managing only 35 goals for. An interesting fun fact from this campaign is that the team faced significant defensive struggles throughout the season, which heavily impacted their overall performance.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
9th
Points
20
Record
6-2-14
GD
-42
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
20
Win Rate
27%
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
Leo Linares
AM
9 contributions
Top scorer
Michael Schwarz
CF
8 goals
Top assists
Andrew Dekker
RCM
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 20
- P29
- Scoring
- 35
- P29
- Defence
- 77
- P29
- Clean sheets
- 4
- P25
- Goal difference
- -42
- P29
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
6-2-14
Wins
6
27%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
14
64%
Attack · Defence
-42 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
Burchea United's Season 22 was undoubtedly a challenging chapter in the club's history. Competing in division 6 and league 29, the team struggled to find consistency, finishing in 9th place. The season was marked by defensive difficulties, as reflected in their goal difference of -42—the result of conceding 77 goals while managing only 35 goals for. An interesting fun fact from this campaign is that the team faced significant defensive struggles throughout the season, which heavily impacted their overall performance.
Despite the setbacks, the season provided valuable lessons and opportunities for growth. The club will look to address its defensive vulnerabilities and build a more balanced squad in the future, aiming for better results in the next campaign.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Total Goals Scored: 35
- Goals Conceded: 77
- Points Accumulated: 20
- Achieved 6 wins and 2 draws despite difficulties
- Gained experience and resilience through a tough season
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Burchea United faced a tough season with 14 losses and a significant goal difference of -42. Strengthening the defensive line and reducing goals conceded will be crucial. Improving consistency in results and converting more scoring opportunities into goals could also help climb higher in the standings.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Burchea United's Season 22 was a difficult campaign characterized by defensive struggles and inconsistent results. While the team showed resilience and fought through a challenging league, there is clear room for improvement, especially in defensive organization and goal scoring. Focusing on these areas will be essential for future success and a more competitive season ahead.