Season Review · July 28, 2025
Mixed fortunes - Ups and downs in an unpredictable season
Bournsea Albion's 2023/24 campaign in Division 6 has been a rollercoaster of emotions and performances. Finishing in 8th place in League 15, the team experienced a season marked by both resilience and inconsistency. Despite a challenging run, they managed to secure a positive goal difference of +2, a testament to their ability to score more than they conceded throughout the season. This fun fact highlights their balanced approach on the pitch, even if results didn't always go their way.
Gary's mark
5/5
Average
Finished
8th
Points
30
Record
9-3-10
GD
+2
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
30
Win Rate
41%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
5-2-3
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Americo Cardozo
CF
10 contributions
Top scorer
Americo Cardozo
CF
5 goals
Top assists
Americo Cardozo
CF
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 30
- P38
- Scoring
- 44
- P38
- Defence
- 42
- P21
- Goal difference
- +2
- P21
5/5
Season mark
Average
Campaign Record
9-3-10
Wins
9
41%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
10
45%
Attack · Defence
+2 GD
Goal Contributions
Jacques Marion
Player · 5G · 5A
10
Americo Cardozo
Player · 5G · 5A
10
Max Adams
Player · 4G · 1A
5
Eric Dean
Player · 4G · 3A
7
William Lawson
Player · 4G · 1A
5
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
Bournsea Albion's 2023/24 campaign in Division 6 has been a rollercoaster of emotions and performances. Finishing in 8th place in League 15, the team experienced a season marked by both resilience and inconsistency. Despite a challenging run, they managed to secure a positive goal difference of +2, a testament to their ability to score more than they conceded throughout the season. This fun fact highlights their balanced approach on the pitch, even if results didn't always go their way.
The season's unpredictability was reflected in their record: 9 wins, 3 draws, and 10 losses. Such a record underscores the team's fighting spirit and potential, even if they fell short of the top spots. The squad showed promising signs of growth, with key players stepping up and contributing across various facets of the game.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 44 goals, showcasing attacking intent
- Maintained a narrow goal difference of +2
- Top scorers Jacques Marion and Americo Cardozo both netted 5 goals
- Consistent contributors with multiple assists, including Marion and Cardozo
- Strong team spirit with zero disciplinary issues (no yellow or red cards)
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While the team displayed attacking prowess and defensive resilience, consistency remains an area to develop. The high number of losses suggests that closing out games and maintaining form during crucial moments could elevate their standings. Additionally, further squad depth and tactical adjustments might help turn narrow defeats into valuable points.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Bournsea Albion's season was characterized by resilience and moments of brilliance, especially in attack. Their positive goal difference indicates a balanced team capable of scoring and defending effectively. However, inconsistency and a relatively high number of defeats hindered their ability to climb higher in the league table. Strengths lie in their attacking contributions and team spirit, while areas for growth include consistency and tactical refinement to convert more draws and narrow losses into wins. With targeted improvements, the future looks promising for this ambitious squad.