Season Review · September 8, 2026
Bunster: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Season 22 proved to be a challenging campaign for Bunster in Division 8. Finishing in 8th place, the team accumulated 7 wins, 5 draws, and 10 losses, reflecting a season of ups and downs. The club scored 30 goals but conceded 44, resulting in a goal difference of -14. This season was truly a season of football with its own unique story, marked by moments of resilience and learning opportunities. Despite the hurdles, the team demonstrated perseverance and a desire to improve, setting the stage for future growth.
Finished
8th
Points
26
Record
7-5-10
GD
-14
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
8th
Points
26
Win Rate
32%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-4-2
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Philippe Robert
RCF
11 contributions
Top scorer
Philippe Robert
RCF
10 goals
Top assists
Nilson Pires
LCF
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 26
- P38
- Scoring
- 30
- P46
- Defence
- 44
- P46
- Clean sheets
- 3
- P17
- Goal difference
- -14
- P38
Campaign Record
7-5-10
Wins
7
32%
Draws
5
23%
Losses
10
45%
Attack · Defence
-14 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
Season 22 proved to be a challenging campaign for Bunster in Division 8. Finishing in 8th place, the team accumulated 7 wins, 5 draws, and 10 losses, reflecting a season of ups and downs. The club scored 30 goals but conceded 44, resulting in a goal difference of -14. This season was truly a season of football with its own unique story, marked by moments of resilience and learning opportunities. Despite the hurdles, the team demonstrated perseverance and a desire to improve, setting the stage for future growth.
Interestingly, verified player performance totals are unavailable, which makes it difficult to highlight individual contributions. Nonetheless, the overall team effort was evident in the results, and the club remains committed to building on this experience.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 30 goals across the season
- Conceded 44 goals, highlighting defensive challenges
- Achieved 7 wins and 5 draws in a competitive division
- Maintained a fighting spirit despite finishing 8th
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Bunster's season was marked by a need to tighten defensive organization and convert more scoring opportunities into goals. The goal difference of -14 indicates room for defensive improvements, and a focus on consistency could help climb higher in the standings.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was a period of learning and resilience for Bunster. The team showed determination with 7 wins and 5 draws, but defensive vulnerabilities and goal-scoring efficiency remain areas to address. With a solid foundation and a commitment to improvement, Bunster can aim for better results in the next campaign. The club's journey this season underscores the importance of perseverance and strategic growth.