Season Review · September 8, 2026
Burchaven: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Season 22 proved to be a challenging campaign for Burchaven in Division 8. The team struggled to find consistency, finishing in 9th place with only 6 wins, 2 draws, and 14 losses. The season's fun fact highlights a significant defensive issue, as Burchaven conceded 51 goals, resulting in a goal difference of -28. Despite their efforts to improve, the team faced difficulties in maintaining defensive solidity, which ultimately impacted their overall standing.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
9th
Points
20
Record
6-2-14
GD
-28
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
20
Win Rate
27%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-2-3-1-DM
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Philippe Robert
CF
11 contributions
Top scorer
Philippe Robert
CF
9 goals
Top assists
Jorge Alvez
LAM
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 20
- P33
- Scoring
- 23
- P29
- Defence
- 51
- P46
- Clean sheets
- 4
- P33
- Goal difference
- -28
- P29
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
6-2-14
Wins
6
27%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
14
64%
Attack · Defence
-28 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 Burchaven in Division 8. The team struggled to find consistency, finishing in 9th place with only 6 wins, 2 draws, and 14 losses. The season's fun fact highlights a significant defensive issue, as Burchaven conceded 51 goals, resulting in a goal difference of -28. Despite their efforts to improve, the team faced difficulties in maintaining defensive solidity, which ultimately impacted their overall standing.
This season was marked by a tough battle at the lower end of the table, and the team’s inability to secure enough points to climb higher. The lack of verified top player performance totals suggests that individual contributions were not standout enough to turn the tide in their favor.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Secured 6 wins throughout the season
- Managed to draw 2 matches, showing resilience in some fixtures
- Faced a tough defensive season with 51 goals conceded
- Finished 9th in Division 8, highlighting ongoing struggles
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Burchaven's season was marred by defensive struggles, as evidenced by the -28 goal difference. Improving defensive organization and consistency could help reduce goals conceded and turn more matches into wins. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring efficiency would be vital for climbing the league table.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was a difficult chapter for Burchaven, characterized by defensive vulnerabilities and a lack of standout performances. While the team showed some resilience, their overall record reflects significant room for improvement, particularly in defense and goal-scoring. Focusing on defensive solidity and building a more balanced squad will be essential for future success.