Billingham Stars U19 competed hard away against Widnes Wild Academy U19 D2, eventually going down 5-9 in a game that provided valuable experience.
Leighton Wilkinson stole the show with a sensational hat-trick, proving unstoppable in front of goal throughout the match. Connor Stoves and Daniel Dowd also found the net to complete the scoring.
Alfie Marshall and Daniel Dowd provided the assists, linking up well with the forwards.
The team will take the positives from this performance and come back stronger in their next outing.
| Player | GP | G | A | P | P/GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dmitrii Gritans#93 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 0.73 |
| Leighton Wilkinson#97 | 16 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 0.50 |
| Alfie Marshall#72 | 17 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0.29 |
| Daniel Dowd#76UP · U16 NORTH 1 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0.45 |
| Jacob Mcconnell#53UP · U16 NORTH 1DIV · U19 NORTH 1 | 17 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0.29 |
| Connor Stoves#6 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0.25 |
| Thomas Henderson#30 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.14 |
| Henry Stephenson#12 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.06 |
| James Patterson#23 |
Billingham Stars U19 are in solid form, earning 12 points from their last 6 games (67% of available points). Their 4-0-2 (W-D-L) record shows a winning mentality with 4 victories in this stretch.
Back-to-back defeats have been a setback, and the team will be eager to respond with a positive result. 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 4.7 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.
The defense has leaked 21 goals at an alarming 3.5 per game. This vulnerability is putting enormous pressure on the attack to outscore opponents, which isn't sustainable long-term. Concerningly, more goals have been shipped recently, suggesting concentration or fatigue issues. The impressive +7 goal difference reflects overall dominance in recent matches.
Performance has been fairly consistent regardless of venue - 2 wins from 3 at home and 2 from 3 on the road.
Matthew Johnson has been a reliable presence between the pipes, posting a 91.0% save percentage and 2.81 GAA. With 2 wins from 4 games, the goaltending has been a strength.
Most recently, a 5-9 defeat to Widnes Wild Academy U19 D2 was a tough lesson to absorb. Notably, 3 emphatic wins by 3+ goals show the team can be dominant on their day.
Billingham Stars U19 currently sit in 2nd place with 33 points from 18 games played. They are projected to maintain their current position through the remaining 0 games, finishing with approximately 33 points.
The form rating of 56/100 indicates average recent performances. Key factors include strong attacking output (4.4 goals/game) and defensive vulnerabilities (3.5 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: 5-4-0 at home and 6-2-1 away.
The projected finish range of 2nd to 2nd reflects the uncertainty in any prediction. This narrow range suggests a relatively predictable finish, though close competition means every point will matter.
The outlook is neutral - there's potential for improvement, but also room for caution. Maintaining high-scoring offense while addressing 2-game losing streak will be key.
| Metric | This Season | Last Season | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Position | 2 | 6 | +4 |
| Points | 33 | 10 | +23 |
| Wins | 11 | 5 | +6 |
| GF | 90 | 53 | +61 |
| GD | 17 | -44 | +61 |
| 13 |
| 1 |
| 0 |
| 1 |
| 0.08 |
| Myles Barnes#56UP · U16 NORTH 2 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.07 |
| Noah Crumbie#9UP · U16 NORTH 1 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.07 |
| Oliver Henderson#83UP · U16 NORTH 2DIV · U19 NORTH 1 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.06 |
| William Thornton#22 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.14 |
| Alex Wise#61 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Aryan Reddy-Appalraju#10 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Benjamin Clark#5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Christopher West#71DIV · U19 NORTH 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Claire Wilson#11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Eashan Reddy-Appalraju#10UP · U16 NORTH 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Harvey Dowson#80UP · U16 NORTH 2 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Isabelle Johnson#26 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Jake Purdy#14UP · U16 NORTH 2 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Matilda Wilson#96UP · U16 NORTH 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Matthew Johnson#29 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Mia Bradshaw#27UP · U16 NORTH 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Nathan Knox#55UP · U16 NORTH 2 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
