Billingham Stars edged out Widnes Wild Academy in a tightly contested 4-3 battle away, with both teams giving everything on the ice. A cagey first period saw neither side find the breakthrough, but the team grew into the game and eventually found their rhythm.
Jacob Mcconnell grabbed the all-important goal for the team, making their chance count when it mattered.
James Patterson provided an assist, helping to set up one of the goals.
Overall, a positive result that will give the team confidence heading into their next fixture.
| Player | GP | G | A | P | P/GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Mcconnell#53DIV · U16 NORTH 1 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 1.08 |
| Noah Crumbie#9DIV · U16 NORTH 1 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 0.92 |
| Daniel Dowd#76DIV · U16 NORTH 1 | 9 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 1.11 |
| Oliver Henderson#83 | 13 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 0.77 |
| James Patterson#23DIV · U16 NORTH 1 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0.27 |
| Nathan Knox#55 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0.33 |
| Alfie Moutrey#2UP · U14 NORTH 2 EAST | 11 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0.27 |
| Max Weegram#8UP · U14 NORTH 2 EAST | 16 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0.19 |
| Dominic Lowe |
Billingham Stars are in exceptional form, picking up 18 points from 6 games - that's 100% of all available points. Their 6-0-0 (W-D-L) record shows a winning mentality with 6 victories in this stretch.
Momentum is firmly on their side with a sizzling 6-game winning streak. This run of consecutive victories has built confidence and demonstrates the team's ability to close out games.
The attack has been devastating, averaging 4.7 goals per game with 28 total goals in 6 matches. This level of firepower puts immense pressure on opponents and provides a cushion for the defense. Worryingly, goals have dried up in recent fixtures compared to earlier in this run.
There's work to do defensively with 14 goals conceded (2.3 per game). Tightening up at the back would take pressure off the attack and lead to more comfortable results. Positively, fewer goals have been conceded recently, indicating improved defensive organization. The impressive +14 goal difference reflects overall dominance in recent matches.
Performance has been fairly consistent regardless of venue - 2 wins from 2 at home and 4 from 4 on the road.
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 4-3 victory over Widnes Wild Academy was a hard-fought close win. Notably, 2 emphatic wins by 3+ goals show the team can be dominant on their day.
Billingham Stars currently sit in 2nd place with 37 points from 16 games played. However, current form suggests they may slip 1 place to finish 3rd with around 42 points.
The team is in outstanding form with a rating of 86/100. This exceptional run has been built on strong attacking output (4.5 goals/game) and defensive vulnerabilities (2.7 conceded/game).
Performance has been consistent regardless of venue: 6-2-0 at home and 6-1-1 away. The remaining schedule is tough, with opponents averaging above the league mean.
The projected finish range of 2nd to 3rd 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 excellent current form and high-scoring offense provide a solid foundation for the run-in.
| Metric | This Season | Last Season | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Position | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Points | 37 | 17 | +20 |
| Wins | 12 | 8 | +4 |
| GF | 81 | 55 | +29 |
| GD | 34 | 5 | +29 |
Billingham make the trip to face Sutton in what should be an entertaining contest.
Billingham boast the stronger attack this season, averaging 5.1 goals per game compared to Sutton's 4.2. That firepower could prove decisive if they find their rhythm early.
Defensively, Billingham have been more solid, conceding 2.9 goals per game. Sutton will need to tighten up at the back, having let in 3.9 on average.
Form-wise, both teams have been fairly evenly matched with similar win rates this season.
The league table tells its own story - Billingham sit 2nd while Sutton find themselves in 5th. That 3 place gap will add extra motivation for the visitors to make a statement.
Billingham's goal difference of +34 highlights their overall dominance this season.
Based on the numbers, Billingham look well-placed to take all three points here. Sutton will need to be at their best to prevent what could be a comfortable home victory.
| 13 |
| 0 |
| 2 |
| 2 |
| 0.15 |
| Harvey Dowson#80 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.13 |
| Dylan Sills#86UP · U14 NORTH 2 EAST | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.14 |
| Jake Purdy#14 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.07 |
| Annie Knox#44UP · U14 NORTH 2 EAST | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Archie Campbell#18UP · U14 NORTH 2 EAST | 3 | 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 | 14 | 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 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Jack Rooney#13UP · U14 NORTH 2 EAST | 4 | 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 |
| Myles Barnes#56 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Olivia Hovvels#37 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Tristan Roshan Home#4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
