Season Review · September 8, 2026
Burt-on Albion: Struggling season - Battling against the odds
The 22nd season for Burt-on Albion in the league was a challenging campaign, marked by defensive struggles and a tough fight to stay competitive. Finishing in 8th place in Division 5, League 8, the club accumulated 8 wins, 2 draws, and 12 losses, ending with a total of 26 points. The season's fun fact highlights a significant issue: a goal difference of -25, reflecting ongoing defensive difficulties that hampered their overall performance throughout the year.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
8th
Points
26
Record
8-2-12
GD
-25
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
8th
Points
26
Win Rate
36%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
3-4-1-2
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Ahmed Helal
RW
5 contributions
Top scorer
Ahmed Helal
RW
3 goals
Top assists
Ahmed Helal
RW
2 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 26
- P38
- Scoring
- 33
- P38
- Defence
- 58
- P38
- Clean sheets
- 9
- P46
- Goal difference
- -25
- P38
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
8-2-12
Wins
8
36%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
12
55%
Attack · Defence
-25 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
The 22nd season for Burt-on Albion in the league was a challenging campaign, marked by defensive struggles and a tough fight to stay competitive. Finishing in 8th place in Division 5, League 8, the club accumulated 8 wins, 2 draws, and 12 losses, ending with a total of 26 points. The season's fun fact highlights a significant issue: a goal difference of -25, reflecting ongoing defensive difficulties that hampered their overall performance throughout the year.
Despite the hardships, the team showed resilience and determination, battling through a season that tested their limits. The club scored 33 goals but conceded 58, underscoring the defensive vulnerabilities that contributed to their lower league standing. This season was a clear reminder of the areas needing improvement to climb higher in the standings.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights 🎯
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Secured 8 wins across the season
- Achieved 2 draws, showing some resilience
- Managed to score 33 goals despite defensive issues
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
The club's primary focus should be on tightening defensive organization to reduce the number of goals conceded. Improving consistency in attack and converting more goal-scoring opportunities could also help turn some of those losses into wins and elevate the league position.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Burt-on Albion's 22nd season was marked by defensive struggles and a tough league position, but the team demonstrated resilience in battling through the season. Strengths include their ability to secure wins and score goals, yet the significant goal difference indicates a need for defensive reinforcement. Addressing these issues will be crucial for a more competitive campaign in the future.