Season Review · April 24, 2026
Solid performance - Reliable football with room for growth
In Season 17, Burborpe Park demonstrated a solid and dependable campaign in Division 6, finishing comfortably in 5th place out of the league's 12 teams. The team showcased resilience and consistency, securing 13 wins while suffering 9 losses, and notably avoiding any draws throughout the season. A fun fact about this campaign is their positive goal difference of +7 — more goals scored than conceded — highlighting their balanced approach on both ends of the pitch. This season's performance reflects a team that is reliable, with the potential to push higher with continued development.
Finished
5th
Points
39
Record
13-0-9
GD
+7
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
5th
Points
39
Win Rate
59%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-4-2-H
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Tim Gray
CF
11 contributions
Top scorer
Tim Gray
CF
9 goals
Top assists
Roland Blanc
AM
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 39
- P63
- Scoring
- 46
- P54
- Defence
- 39
- P54
- Goal difference
- +7
- P46
Campaign Record
13-0-9
Wins
13
59%
Draws
0
0%
Losses
9
41%
Attack · Defence
+7 GD
Goal Contributions
Tim Gray
CF · 9G
9
Maarten Meijer
CF · 6G
6
Simon Gogoladze
CF · 5G · 3A
8
Roland Blanc
AM · 5G · 5A
10
Martin Schubert
LW · 3G
3
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
In Season 17, Burborpe Park demonstrated a solid and dependable campaign in Division 6, finishing comfortably in 5th place out of the league's 12 teams. The team showcased resilience and consistency, securing 13 wins while suffering 9 losses, and notably avoiding any draws throughout the season. A fun fact about this campaign is their positive goal difference of +7 — more goals scored than conceded — highlighting their balanced approach on both ends of the pitch. This season's performance reflects a team that is reliable, with the potential to push higher with continued development.
Burborpe Park's journey this season was marked by a cohesive squad effort, with key players stepping up to contribute across multiple facets of the game. Their ability to maintain a steady goal difference underscores their defensive solidity combined with attacking intent. While there is room for growth, especially in securing more draws and tightening defensive lapses, the foundation laid this season bodes well for future progress.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Achieved a positive goal difference of +7, scoring 46 goals
- Tim Gray led the team with 9 goals, showcasing his offensive prowess
- Roland Blanc contributed with 5 goals and 5 assists, demonstrating versatility
- Maintained a disciplined squad with no yellow or red cards throughout the season
- Secured a top-half finish in a competitive league, setting a strong platform for next season
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While Burborpe Park's season was commendable, there are areas to focus on for future success. Increasing the number of draws could help convert more close matches into points, and tightening defensive organization might reduce goals conceded. Developing squad depth and consistency across all positions will also be key to climbing higher in the league standings.
Season Rating: (Good)
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Burborpe Park's Season 17 was marked by reliability and steady progress. Their positive goal difference and top-half league finish reflect a well-organized team with talented contributors. Moving forward, refining defensive resilience and securing more points from draws could elevate their standing further. With a solid foundation and promising individual performances, the club is well-positioned for continued growth in the next campaign.