Season Review · July 28, 2025
Mixed fortunes - Ups and downs in an unpredictable season
Burchdalt's 11th season in the league was a rollercoaster of emotions, marked by moments of promise and periods of inconsistency. Finishing in 7th place in Division 6 with 30 points, the team demonstrated resilience and a fighting spirit throughout the campaign. A notable fun fact from this season is their positive goal difference of +3, meaning they scored more goals than they conceded—an encouraging sign of attacking intent and defensive solidity when it mattered.
Gary's mark
3/5
Average
Finished
7th
Points
30
Record
9-3-10
GD
+3
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
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
Goran Simić
CF
10 contributions
Top scorer
Goran Simić
CF
9 goals
Top assists
Rudi Wiese
RCM
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 30
- P46
- Scoring
- 36
- P33
- Defence
- 33
- P63
- Goal difference
- +3
- P46
3/5
Season mark
Average
Campaign Record
9-3-10
Wins
9
41%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
10
45%
Attack · Defence
+3 GD
Goal Contributions
Goran Simić
Player · 9G
9
Joao Da Silva
Player · 4G · 1A
5
Matt Harris
Player · 3G
3
Muhammad Jonah
Player · 3G · 4A
7
Rudi Wiese
Player · 3G · 4A
7
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
Burchdalt's 11th season in the league was a rollercoaster of emotions, marked by moments of promise and periods of inconsistency. Finishing in 7th place in Division 6 with 30 points, the team demonstrated resilience and a fighting spirit throughout the campaign. A notable fun fact from this season is their positive goal difference of +3, meaning they scored more goals than they conceded—an encouraging sign of attacking intent and defensive solidity when it mattered.
This season's journey was characterized by fluctuating results, with the team securing 9 wins, drawing 3, and suffering 10 defeats. Despite the ups and downs, Burchdalt showed flashes of brilliance and a collective effort that kept them competitive in the league. Their ability to score goals and maintain a balanced defense was a key feature of their campaign, setting the stage for future growth and development.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Goal-scoring prowess:36 goals scored across the season
- Defensive resilience:Only 33 goals conceded
- Top scorer:Goran Simić with 9 goals
- Consistent contributors:Multiple players contributed goals and assists
- Positive goal difference:+3, more goals scored than conceded
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While Burchdalt displayed commendable attacking efforts and defensive stability, the team struggled with consistency, evident in their 10 defeats. Improving match-to-match focus, reducing unnecessary losses, and building on their goal difference could elevate their league standing. Additionally, increasing squad depth and rotation options might help sustain performance levels throughout the season.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Burchdalt's season was a tale of resilience, with notable strengths in goal-scoring and defensive organization. The team’s positive goal difference highlights their potential, but inconsistency and a relatively high number of losses hindered their ability to climb higher in the standings. With a focus on maintaining momentum and refining tactical approaches, Burchdalt can aim for a more stable and successful campaign in the seasons ahead.