Season Review · September 8, 2026
Bury Stastwith: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Bury Stastwith's Season 22 in Division 8 was a challenging campaign marked by defensive struggles and limited offensive output. Finishing in 11th place out of the league's teams, the club managed only 3 wins, 5 draws, and suffered 14 losses. The team scored 22 goals but conceded a staggering 56, resulting in a goal difference of -34 — a clear indicator of defensive vulnerabilities that plagued their season. This defensive fragility was a significant factor in their overall performance, and the fun fact of the season highlights this: Goal difference of -34 - defensive struggles throughout the season.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
11th
Points
14
Record
3-5-14
GD
-34
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
11th
Points
14
Win Rate
14%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-1-2-1-2-WB
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Eric Moreau
AM
13 contributions
Top scorer
Eric Moreau
AM
7 goals
Top assists
Eric Moreau
AM
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 14
- P13
- Scoring
- 22
- P21
- Defence
- 56
- P21
- Clean sheets
- 1
- P21
- Goal difference
- -34
- P21
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
3-5-14
Wins
3
14%
Draws
5
23%
Losses
14
64%
Attack · Defence
-34 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 Stastwith's Season 22 in Division 8 was a challenging campaign marked by defensive struggles and limited offensive output. Finishing in 11th place out of the league's teams, the club managed only 3 wins, 5 draws, and suffered 14 losses. The team scored 22 goals but conceded a staggering 56, resulting in a goal difference of -34 — a clear indicator of defensive vulnerabilities that plagued their season. This defensive fragility was a significant factor in their overall performance, and the fun fact of the season highlights this:Goal difference of -34 - defensive struggles throughout the season.
Despite some moments of resilience, Bury Stastwith found it difficult to turn draws into wins and secure the points needed to climb higher in the standings. With only 14 points accumulated over the course of the season, the club faced an uphill battle in their division, reflecting a tough year on the pitch.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- None noted, as the season was marked by defensive issues and limited success.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Bury Stastwith's season was hampered by a poor defensive record, conceding 56 goals. Improving defensive organization and resilience will be crucial for better results in the next campaign. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring efficiency and converting more draws into wins could help improve their league standing.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Bury Stastwith's Season 22 was a difficult campaign characterized by defensive struggles and limited offensive success. The team needs to address their defensive vulnerabilities and find ways to improve goal-scoring to climb the league table. While the season was disappointing, focusing on defensive solidity and attacking efficiency could turn their fortunes around in the future.