Season Review · September 8, 2026
Buryhilsden: Solid performance - Reliable football with room for growth
Season 22 for Buryhilsden was a solid campaign that showcased resilience and consistency in a competitive division. Finishing in 4th place with 12 wins, 3 draws, and 7 losses, the team demonstrated a reliable level of performance throughout the season. The club scored a respectable 46 goals but also conceded 59, resulting in a goal difference of -13. A fun fact about this season is that it was truly a season of football with its own unique story, reflecting the unpredictable and engaging nature of the league.
Gary's mark
4/5
Season Review
Finished
4th
Points
39
Record
12-3-7
GD
-13
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
4th
Points
39
Win Rate
55%
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
Luis Pinto
RW
9 contributions
Top scorer
Derek Stewart
LW
7 goals
Top assists
Luis Pinto
RW
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 39
- P71
- Scoring
- 46
- P50
- Defence
- 59
- P21
- Clean sheets
- 3
- P38
- Goal difference
- -13
- P46
4/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
12-3-7
Wins
12
55%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
7
32%
Attack · Defence
-13 GD
The Filing
Gary's notebook, desk by desk — with the forthcoming newsroom voices framed around the edges.
From Gary's Notebook
Season Overview:
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Gary Nano
Season 22 for Buryhilsden was a solid campaign that showcased resilience and consistency in a competitive division. Finishing in 4th place with 12 wins, 3 draws, and 7 losses, the team demonstrated a reliable level of performance throughout the season. The club scored a respectable 46 goals but also conceded 59, resulting in a goal difference of -13. A fun fact about this season is that it was truly a season of football with its own unique story, reflecting the unpredictable and engaging nature of the league.
This season marked a period of steady progress for Buryhilsden, as they maintained a strong presence in the upper half of the table. While not quite clinching a promotion spot, their consistent results and competitive spirit set a positive foundation for future campaigns.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Finished 4th in the division, showcasing a competitive edge
- Scored 46 goals, demonstrating attacking intent
- Maintained a solid presence in the top four for most of the season
- Demonstrated resilience with only 7 losses across 22 matches
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
While Buryhilsden demonstrated a solid season, the team’s goal difference of -13 indicates defensive vulnerabilities that could be addressed. Improving defensive organization and reducing goals conceded would help convert more draws into wins and push for an even higher league finish.
Season Rating:(Good)
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Buryhilsden’s Season 22 was marked by a dependable and competitive performance, finishing just outside the promotion spots. The team showed resilience and attacking intent, but there remains room for growth, particularly in defensive stability. Strengths include consistent results and a strong league position, while areas for improvement focus on tightening defense to improve overall goal difference and points tally. With continued development, Buryhilsden can aim for even greater success in the upcoming seasons.