Season Review · September 8, 2026
Bury City: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Bury City’s Season 22 was a challenging campaign in Division 8, marked by defensive struggles and a tough fight for consistency. The team managed only 5 wins across the season, with a total of 20 points, placing them in 8th position in the league. Their goal difference of -25 highlights the defensive issues faced throughout the season, as they conceded 56 goals while scoring just 31. Despite these difficulties, the club showed resilience and determination, but ultimately fell short of the results needed to climb higher in the standings.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
8th
Points
20
Record
5-5-12
GD
-25
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
20
Win Rate
23%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
3-4-3-A
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Pedro Chagas
AM
10 contributions
Top scorer
Pedro Chagas
AM
6 goals
Top assists
Michel Lemoine
LM
8 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 20
- P38
- Scoring
- 31
- P38
- Defence
- 56
- P54
- Clean sheets
- 2
- P29
- Goal difference
- -25
- P50
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
5-5-12
Wins
5
23%
Draws
5
23%
Losses
12
55%
Attack · Defence
-25 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
Bury City’s Season 22 was a challenging campaign in Division 8, marked by defensive struggles and a tough fight for consistency. The team managed only 5 wins across the season, with a total of 20 points, placing them in 8th position in the league. Their goal difference of -25 highlights the defensive issues faced throughout the season, as they conceded 56 goals while scoring just 31. Despite these difficulties, the club showed resilience and determination, but ultimately fell short of the results needed to climb higher in the standings.
A fun fact from this season is the goal difference of -25, which underscores the defensive struggles that hampered their overall performance. The season was a tough learning curve, with the team battling to improve both defensively and offensively in a highly competitive division.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 31 goals across the season
- Conceded 56 goals, highlighting defensive challenges
- Achieved 5 wins, 5 draws, and 12 losses
- Finished 8th in Division 8, mid-table stability amidst adversity
- Demonstrated resilience despite defensive setbacks
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
The primary focus for Bury City moving forward should be addressing their defensive frailties, as evidenced by the significant goal difference of -25. Improving defensive organization and resilience could help turn more of their matches into wins and reduce the number of goals conceded. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring efficiency would bolster their chances of climbing higher in the league table.
Season Rating:(Poor)
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Bury City’s Season 22 was marked by defensive struggles and a mid-table finish in Division 8. While the team showed perseverance, their overall record reflects areas needing significant improvement, particularly at the back. Strengthening defensive solidity and boosting attacking output will be crucial for future success. The season’s challenges serve as a foundation to build upon for a more competitive campaign ahead.