Season Review · July 28, 2025
Solid performance - Reliable football with room for growth
Bury Stastwith's 11th season in the league has been a testament to steady progress and resilience. Finishing in 4th place in Division 6 of the league, the team demonstrated a balanced approach, securing 13 wins, 2 draws, and 7 losses. Their positive goal difference of +18 highlights their offensive prowess and defensive solidity, with 58 goals scored and only 40 conceded. This season's fun fact underscores their ability to score more than they concede, reflecting a well-rounded squad capable of competing at a high level.
Gary's mark
4/5
Good
Finished
4th
Points
41
Record
13-2-7
GD
+18
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
4th
Points
41
Win Rate
59%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-1-2-1-2-WB
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Gaston Rosano
AM
10 contributions
Top scorer
Gaston Rosano
AM
7 goals
Top assists
Adel Ali
CF
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 41
- P75
- Scoring
- 58
- P79
- Defence
- 40
- P29
- Goal difference
- +18
- P58
4/5
Season mark
Good
Campaign Record
13-2-7
Wins
13
59%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
7
32%
Attack · Defence
+18 GD
Goal Contributions
Gaston Rosano
Player · 7G · 3A
10
Salifou Kouadio
Player · 6G · 3A
9
Kyungho Lim
Player · 5G
5
Angel Garcia
Player · 5G · 1A
6
Jose Valdes
Player · 4G · 2A
6
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
Bury Stastwith's 11th season in the league has been a testament to steady progress and resilience. Finishing in 4th place in Division 6 of the league, the team demonstrated a balanced approach, securing 13 wins, 2 draws, and 7 losses. Their positive goal difference of +18 highlights their offensive prowess and defensive solidity, with 58 goals scored and only 40 conceded. This season's fun fact underscores their ability to score more than they concede, reflecting a well-rounded squad capable of competing at a high level.
Throughout the campaign, Bury Stastwith showcased consistency and team cohesion, often relying on their versatile players to contribute across the pitch. Their performances have laid a solid foundation for future growth, with promising signs of potential to climb higher in the league standings.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Secured a top-four league finish, showcasing competitive consistency
- Scored 58 goals, demonstrating offensive effectiveness
- Maintained a solid defensive record with only 40 goals conceded
- Multiple players contributed significantly, emphasizing team depth
- Notable unbeaten streaks and key wins against top-tier opponents
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While Bury Stastwith has performed admirably, there is room to enhance their defensive resilience further and reduce the number of losses. Developing squad depth to sustain performance levels across the entire season could also be beneficial, alongside refining tactical approaches against top-tier opponents.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Bury Stastwith's season has been marked by solid fundamentals, effective goal-scoring, and a cohesive team effort. Their positive goal difference and consistent performances suggest a team on the rise, with potential to challenge higher in the league. Focusing on defensive solidity and squad depth will be key to translating this reliable foundation into even greater success in future seasons.