Billingham Stars pushed Widnes Wild Academy all the way in a hard-fought 6-7 contest home, showing great character despite the narrow defeat. The team showed great early intent, taking a 3-2 first period lead. They'll take confidence from that start as they look ahead to the next game.
The team will take the positives from this performance and come back stronger in their next outing.
| Player | GP | G | A | P | P/GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Mcconnell#53DIV · U16 NORTH 1 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 1.07 |
| Noah Crumbie#9DIV · U16 NORTH 1 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 0.79 |
| Oliver Henderson#83 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 0.73 |
| Daniel Dowd#76DIV · U16 NORTH 1 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 1.00 |
| James Patterson#23DIV · U16 NORTH 1 | 17 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 0.35 |
| Nathan Knox#55 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0.29 |
| Alfie Moutrey#2UP · U14 NORTH 2 EAST | 12 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0.25 |
| Max Weegram#8UP · U14 NORTH 2 EAST | 17 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0.18 |
| Dominic Lowe |
Billingham Stars are in exceptional form, picking up 15 points from 6 games - that's 83% of all available points. Their 5-0-1 (W-D-L) record shows a winning mentality with 5 victories in this stretch.
However, there are signs of a dip with fewer points earned recently compared to earlier matches. Halting this decline before it becomes a pattern is important.
The attack has been devastating, averaging 4.0 goals per game with 24 total goals in 6 matches. This level of firepower puts immense pressure on opponents and provides a cushion for the defense. Encouragingly, scoring has improved in recent games, suggesting the forwards are finding their shooting boots.
There's work to do defensively with 15 goals conceded (2.5 per game). Tightening up at the back would take pressure off the attack and lead to more comfortable results. Concerningly, more goals have been shipped recently, suggesting concentration or fatigue issues. The impressive +9 goal difference reflects overall dominance in recent matches.
Interestingly, the team has been stronger on the road with 4 wins from 4 away games compared to 1 from 2 at home. Finding ways to replicate that away form in front of home fans would boost results.
Kade Ashton-Mckirdy has been a reliable presence between the pipes, posting a 90.7% save percentage and 2.51 GAA. With 1 wins from 3 games, the goaltending has been a strength.
Most recently, a 6-7 defeat to Widnes Wild Academy was a narrow setback that could have gone either way. Notably, 2 emphatic wins by 3+ goals show the team can be dominant on their day.
Billingham Stars currently sit in 4th place with 40 points from 18 games played. They are projected to maintain their current position through the remaining 0 games, finishing with approximately 40 points.
With a solid form rating of 69/100, the team is performing well. Their recent success is driven by strong attacking output (4.2 goals/game) and defensive vulnerabilities (3 conceded/game). There are signs of a dip in form, with fewer points being picked up in recent games.
Performance has been consistent regardless of venue: 6-3-0 at home and 7-1-1 away.
The projected finish range of 4th to 4th reflects the uncertainty in any prediction. This narrow range suggests a relatively predictable finish, though close competition means every point will matter.
Overall, the outlook is positive. Key strengths like good recent form and high-scoring offense provide a solid foundation for the run-in.
| Metric | This Season | Last Season | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Position | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Points | 40 | 17 | +23 |
| Wins | 13 | 8 | +5 |
| GF | 90 | 55 | +31 |
| GD | 36 | 5 | +31 |
| 15 |
| 0 |
| 2 |
| 2 |
| 0.13 |
| Harvey Dowson#80 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.12 |
| Dylan Sills#86UP · U14 NORTH 2 EAST | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.13 |
| Jake Purdy#14 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.06 |
| Myles Barnes#56 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.06 |
| Annie Knox#44UP · U14 NORTH 2 EAST | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Archie Campbell#18UP · U14 NORTH 2 EAST | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Ava Crumbie#95UP · U14 NORTH 2 EAST | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Charles Kneafsey#17UP · U14 NORTH 2 EAST | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Eashan Reddy-Appalraju#1 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Emma-Louise English | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Freya Appleton#29UP · U14 NORTH 2 EAST | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Harry Johnson#89UP · U14 NORTH 2 EAST | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| India Bryan#18UP · U14 NORTH 2 EAST | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Isaac Dawson#74 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Jack Rooney#13UP · U14 NORTH 2 EAST | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Kade Ashton-Mckirdy#26UP · U14 NORTH 2 EASTDIV · U16 NORTH 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Matilda Wilson#96LOAN | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Mia Bradshaw#27DIV · U16 NORTH 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Olivia Hovvels#37 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Tristan Roshan Home#4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
