Season Review · July 28, 2025
Mixed fortunes - Ups and downs in an unpredictable season
Burnfiell's 11th season in the league was a rollercoaster of emotions, marked by moments of resilience and inconsistency. Competing in Division 6 of League 32, the team finished in 7th place with a total of 34 points. The season's fun fact? It was truly a season of football with its own unique story—highlighted by tight matches, fluctuating form, and a squad that showed glimpses of potential amidst the challenges.
Gary's mark
5/5
Average
Finished
7th
Points
34
Record
10-4-8
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
7th
Points
34
Win Rate
45%
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
Francisco Cordero
CF
2 contributions
Top scorer
Francisco Cordero
CF
2 goals
Top assists
Francisco Cordero
CF
0 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 34
- P46
- Scoring
- 43
- P38
- Defence
- 45
- P46
- Goal difference
- -2
- P38
5/5
Season mark
Average
Campaign Record
10-4-8
Wins
10
45%
Draws
4
18%
Losses
8
36%
Attack · Defence
-2 GD
Goal Contributions
Francisco Cordero
Player · 2G
2
Habib Yahaya
Player · 1G
1
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
Burnfiell's 11th season in the league was a rollercoaster of emotions, marked by moments of resilience and inconsistency. Competing in Division 6 of League 32, the team finished in 7th place with a total of 34 points. The season's fun fact? It was truly a season of football with its own unique story—highlighted by tight matches, fluctuating form, and a squad that showed glimpses of potential amidst the challenges.
Throughout the campaign, Burnfiell demonstrated a fighting spirit, securing 10 wins, drawing 4, and suffering 8 defeats. Their goal tally of 43, coupled with 45 goals conceded, resulted in a modest goal difference of -2. The season was characterized by moments of collective effort, with several players contributing in multiple ways to keep the team competitive and engaged.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- 10 winsshowcasing resilience and fighting spirit
- Top scorer Habib Yahayawith 1 goal and 11 appearances
- Consistent team effortwith multiple players contributing
- Balanced recordof 4 draws, reflecting competitive matches
- Defensive resiliencedespite conceding 45 goals
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Burnfiell's season highlighted the need for greater defensive solidity and consistency in performance. Conceding 45 goals suggests defensive lapses that need addressing. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring output and fostering more attacking cohesion could elevate the team’s standing in future campaigns.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Burnfiell's season was a mixed bag—marked by resilience and team effort but also by inconsistency. Strengths included a committed squad and competitive spirit, while areas for growth involve defensive organization and offensive potency. With some strategic adjustments, the team can aim for a more stable and successful campaign next season.