Season Review · September 8, 2026
Bursidge: Mixed fortunes - Ups and downs in an unpredictable season
Season 22 for Bursidge was a campaign marked by inconsistency and fluctuating form. The team managed to secure a respectable 7th place finish in Division 4, League 7, finishing with a total of 35 points. One of the notable highlights of the season was their positive goal difference of +12, as they scored 55 goals while conceding 43 — more goals scored than conceded, which is always a promising sign for a team at this level. This fun fact underscores the team's ability to find the net regularly, even if defensive solidity sometimes eluded them.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
7th
Points
35
Record
10-5-7
GD
+12
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
35
Win Rate
45%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-1-4-1
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
James Henry
CF
13 contributions
Top scorer
James Henry
CF
10 goals
Top assists
Norbert Schmidt
AM
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 35
- P46
- Scoring
- 55
- P46
- Defence
- 43
- P46
- Clean sheets
- 10
- P50
- Goal difference
- +12
- P46
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
10-5-7
Wins
10
45%
Draws
5
23%
Losses
7
32%
Attack · Defence
+12 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 for Bursidge was a campaign marked by inconsistency and fluctuating form. The team managed to secure a respectable 7th place finish in Division 4, League 7, finishing with a total of 35 points. One of the notable highlights of the season was their positive goal difference of +12, as they scored 55 goals while conceding 43 — more goals scored than conceded, which is always a promising sign for a team at this level. This fun fact underscores the team's ability to find the net regularly, even if defensive solidity sometimes eluded them.
Throughout the season, Bursidge experienced a series of ups and downs, with a balanced record of 10 wins, 5 draws, and 7 losses. The season's unpredictable nature kept fans on their toes, with moments of promise and periods of struggle. Despite the lack of standout individual performances verified through available data, the team’s overall effort kept them competitive in the league standings.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 55 goals, showcasing attacking intent
- Maintained a positive goal difference of +12
- Achieved a balanced record of wins, draws, and losses
- Finished 7th in their division, demonstrating steady progress
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
While Bursidge's positive goal difference indicates attacking prowess, the team could benefit from tightening their defense to convert more draws into wins and reduce losses. Improving consistency across matches and maintaining momentum could help climb higher in the league table next season.
Season Rating:(Average)
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Bursidge's Season 22 was characterized by a mix of promising attacking displays and some defensive lapses, resulting in a mid-table finish. Their ability to score goals and maintain a positive goal difference is a solid foundation to build upon. To push further up the division, focusing on defensive organization and consistency will be key. Overall, a season of ups and downs, but with clear signs of potential for future improvement.