- Swindon Leopards - U16A vs Cardiff Junior Devils U16s · Feb 22, 202673 days overdue — contact Cardiff Junior Devils U16s manager
Cardiff Junior Devils competed hard home against Chelmsford Tomahawks, eventually going down 3-6 in a game that provided valuable experience. After a challenging 0-2 first period, the team showed resilience and never stopped working, gaining valuable match experience.
The goals were shared around with Charlie Stone, Oscar Critcher and Nathan Wyatt all getting on the scoresheet, demonstrating great teamwork in the final third.
Charlie Stone was the chief creator with two assists, pulling the strings in the offensive zone. Kian Barbosa, Cameron Gunn also contributed with assists.
The team will take the positives from this performance and come back stronger in their next outing.
| Player | GP | G | A | P | P/GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Buckley#19 | 16 | 35 | 10 | 45 | 2.81 |
| Charlie Stone#10 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 24 | 1.50 |
| Kian Barbosa#13 | 17 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 1.00 |
| Cameron Gunn#87 | 15 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 0.87 |
| Oliver Williams#65 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0.46 |
| Eben Jeffery#88 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 0.36 |
| Finley Shanahan#85 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0.38 |
| Theo Hillman#74 | 14 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 0.36 |
| Charlie Macpherson#98 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0.31 |
Cardiff Junior Devils 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 7.2 goals per game with 43 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 14 goals conceded (2.3 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 +29 goal difference reflects overall dominance in recent matches.
Luke Rees holds a 70.0% save percentage with 6.00 GAA. The goaltending has been adequate, though the team may need more consistency from this position.
Most recently, a 3-6 defeat to Chelmsford Tomahawks was a tough lesson to absorb. Notably, 4 emphatic wins by 3+ goals show the team can be dominant on their day.
Cardiff Junior Devils currently sit in 4th place with 31 points from 17 games played. They are projected to maintain their current position through the remaining 3 games, finishing with approximately 37 points.
With a solid form rating of 76/100, the team is performing well. Their recent success is driven by strong attacking output (5.5 goals/game) and defensive vulnerabilities (2.9 conceded/game). There are signs of a dip in form, with fewer points being picked up in recent games.
Home advantage has been significant, with a 7-3-0 record at home compared to 3-3-1 on the road. This 70% home win rate versus 43% away suggests the remaining home fixtures will be crucial. The remaining schedule looks favourable, with opponents averaging below the league mean. Only 0% of remaining games are at home, making the run-in tougher.
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 excellent current form and high-scoring offense provide a solid foundation for the run-in.
| Metric | This Season | Last Season | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Position | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Points | 31 | 15 | +16 |
| Wins | 10 | 7 | +3 |
| GF | 89 | 57 | +46 |
| GD | 33 | -13 | +46 |
Cardiff have been the form side recently and will look to continue their good run against Romford, who have found wins harder to come by.
Cardiff boast the stronger attack this season, averaging 5.2 goals per game compared to Romford's 1.6. That firepower could prove decisive if they find their rhythm early.
Defensively, Cardiff have been more solid, conceding 3.3 goals per game. Romford will need to tighten up at the back, having let in 10.4 on average.
Cardiff carry momentum into this one with 10 wins from 17 games (59% win rate). Romford will be hoping to turn their form around.
The league table tells its own story - Cardiff sit 4th while Romford find themselves in 10th. That 6 place gap will add extra motivation for the visitors to make a statement.
Cardiff's goal difference of +33 highlights their overall dominance this season.
Based on the numbers, Cardiff look well-placed to take all three points here. Romford will need to be at their best to prevent what could be a comfortable home victory.
| Nathan Wyatt#63DIV · U16 SOUTH 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0.80 |
| Oscar Critcher#25 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0.36 |
| Ayla White#28 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0.30 |
| Owen Rapps#71 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0.30 |
| Cian Jones#27 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.15 |
| Oscar Hillman#9 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.25 |
| Riley Sheldon#62 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.07 |
| Theo Lingard#34DIV · U16 SOUTH 2 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.14 |
| Benjamin Lee#93DIV · U16 SOUTH 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Connor Mcmullen#16 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Ewan Thomas#84 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Hudson Williams#14 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Luke Rees#48 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Riley Cross#52 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Ryan Evans#70 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Tomos Fitzell#55 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| William Brooks#12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |