Season Review · September 8, 2026
Bury Sping United: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Bury Sping United’s Season 22 was a challenging campaign in Division 8, marked by a tough defensive record and a struggle to climb the table. The club finished in 9th place with 24 points, having secured 7 wins, 3 draws, and 12 losses. The season’s fun fact reveals a goal difference of -33, highlighting defensive struggles throughout the season and indicating areas where improvement is desperately needed to turn around results in future campaigns.
Finished
9th
Points
24
Record
7-3-12
GD
-33
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
32%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
3-4-3
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Eric Moreau
RF
15 contributions
Top scorer
Julio Cortes
CF
11 goals
Top assists
Ivan Cvetković
LF
8 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 24
- P29
- Scoring
- 42
- P46
- Defence
- 75
- P4
- Clean sheets
- 2
- P21
- Goal difference
- -33
- P4
Campaign Record
7-3-12
Wins
7
32%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
12
55%
Attack · Defence
-33 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
Bury Sping United’s Season 22 was a challenging campaign in Division 8, marked by a tough defensive record and a struggle to climb the table. The club finished in 9th place with 24 points, having secured 7 wins, 3 draws, and 12 losses. The season’s fun fact reveals a goal difference of -33, highlighting defensive struggles throughout the season and indicating areas where improvement is desperately needed to turn around results in future campaigns.
Despite the difficulties, the team managed to score 42 goals, showcasing some attacking potential, but conceding 75 goals hampered their overall standing. The season was a test of resilience, with the club aiming to build on lessons learned and improve defensively in the next season.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 42 goals across the season
- Secured 7 wins in league play
- Achieved 3 draws, showing resilience in some matches
- Finished 9th in Division 8, just outside the playoff spots
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
The primary focus for Bury Sping United moving forward should be addressing their defensive frailties, as evidenced by the -33 goal difference. Reducing goals conceded and tightening defensive organization could significantly impact their league position. Additionally, converting more scoring opportunities and securing more wins would help climb higher in the standings.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Bury Sping United’s Season 22 was marked by defensive struggles and a mid-table finish. While the team showed attacking promise with 42 goals, their negative goal difference underscores the need for defensive improvements. The club’s resilience is evident, but to elevate their league standing, a sharper focus on defensive solidity and consistency will be essential in the next campaign.