Season Review · September 8, 2026
Burport Rovers: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Burport Rovers' journey through Season 22 in Division 8 was a campaign marked by resilience and a few hurdles. Finishing in 7th place with 29 points, the Rovers managed to secure a respectable mid-table position despite a challenging run of results. The season's fun fact? It was truly a season of football with its own unique story, filled with memorable moments and lessons learned on the pitch. The team scored 26 goals but conceded 46, resulting in a goal difference of -20, highlighting defensive struggles that impacted their overall standing.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
7th
Points
29
Record
9-2-11
GD
-20
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
7th
Points
29
Win Rate
41%
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
7 goals
Top assists
Michel Lemoine
LM
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 29
- P46
- Scoring
- 26
- P33
- Defence
- 46
- P54
- Clean sheets
- 5
- P54
- Goal difference
- -20
- P38
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
9-2-11
Wins
9
41%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
11
50%
Attack · Defence
-20 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
Burport Rovers' journey through Season 22 in Division 8 was a campaign marked by resilience and a few hurdles. Finishing in 7th place with 29 points, the Rovers managed to secure a respectable mid-table position despite a challenging run of results. The season's fun fact? It was truly a season of football with its own unique story, filled with memorable moments and lessons learned on the pitch. The team scored 26 goals but conceded 46, resulting in a goal difference of -20, highlighting defensive struggles that impacted their overall standing.
Throughout the season, Burport Rovers displayed moments of determination, but inconsistency ultimately kept them from challenging higher positions. The club's efforts reflected a squad striving to find its rhythm and build towards future success. With a mix of wins, draws, and losses, this campaign will serve as a foundation for growth and improvement.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 26 goals across the season
- Secured 9 wins in total
- Achieved 2 draws, showcasing resilience
- Conceded 46 goals, indicating defensive challenges
- Finished 7th in Division 8
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Burport Rovers faced difficulties in maintaining defensive solidity, as evidenced by the 46 goals conceded. Improving defensive organization and consistency could help turn narrow losses into draws or wins. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring efficiency would bolster their chances of climbing higher in the standings.
Season Rating:(Average)
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Burport Rovers' Season 22 was a solid, if unspectacular, campaign in Division 8. The team demonstrated resilience and a fighting spirit, finishing comfortably mid-table. Strengths included their ability to secure wins and maintain competitiveness in many fixtures. However, defensive frailties and goal-scoring inconsistencies limited their overall potential. With targeted improvements, especially defensively, the Rovers can aim for a stronger showing in the next season.