Season Review · July 28, 2025
Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Burborpe Park's 2023/24 season in the sixth division has been a challenging journey, marked by defensive struggles and a tough fight for consistency. Finishing in 9th place out of the league's teams, the club accumulated just 18 points from 5 wins, 3 draws, and 14 losses. The season's fun fact reveals a goal difference of -23, highlighting the defensive issues that plagued the team throughout the campaign. Despite these setbacks, there were moments of individual brilliance and team effort that offer a foundation to build upon moving forward.
Gary's mark
5/5
Poor
Finished
9th
Points
18
Record
5-3-14
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
9th
Points
18
Win Rate
23%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-4-2-H
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
David Owens
RCF
8 contributions
Top scorer
David Owens
RCF
7 goals
Top assists
Ahmed Ali
LCF
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 18
- P29
- Scoring
- 35
- P29
- Defence
- 58
- P29
- Goal difference
- -23
- P21
5/5
Season mark
Poor
Campaign Record
5-3-14
Wins
5
23%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
14
64%
Attack · Defence
-23 GD
Goal Contributions
David Owens
Player · 7G
7
Ahmed Ali
Player · 4G · 4A
8
Mahmoud Hassan
Player · 3G · 2A
5
Arouna Kouacou
Player · 2G
2
Hubert Dumas
Player
0
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
Burborpe Park's 2023/24 season in the sixth division has been a challenging journey, marked by defensive struggles and a tough fight for consistency. Finishing in 9th place out of the league's teams, the club accumulated just 18 points from 5 wins, 3 draws, and 14 losses. The season's fun fact reveals a goal difference of -23, highlighting the defensive issues that plagued the team throughout the campaign. Despite these setbacks, there were moments of individual brilliance and team effort that offer a foundation to build upon moving forward.
This season has been a valuable learning experience, emphasizing the need for defensive solidity and tactical adjustments. The team showed resilience in some matches and displayed attacking potential, but consistency remains a key area for development. With a focus on strengthening defensive organization and squad depth, Burborpe Park can aim for better results in the next season.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Top scorer David Owens netted 7 goals, contributing significantly to the attack
- Ahmed Ali provided 4 assists and scored 4 goals, showcasing versatility
- Mahmoud Hassan appeared in 12 matches, offering consistent presence and support
- Several players contributed across multiple facets, demonstrating team spirit
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Burborpe Park’s primary challenge this season has been defensive organization, as evidenced by the -23 goal difference. Improving defensive cohesion, reducing individual errors, and enhancing tactical discipline will be crucial. Additionally, increasing squad depth and consistency will help secure better results and avoid the fluctuations experienced throughout the campaign.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Burborpe Park's 2023/24 season has been a tough but instructive chapter. The team demonstrated attacking potential and individual talent, but defensive frailties and inconsistency hampered overall performance. Strengthening defensive organization and maintaining squad cohesion will be vital for future success. With targeted improvements, the club can aim to climb higher in the league standings and turn this challenging season into a stepping stone for growth.