Chelmsford Mohawks faced a tough challenge away against a strong Guildford U19s side, with the final score 2-11. Plenty of learning opportunities from this one.
Riley Joyce and Rocco Valentino Leone were both on target, finding the net once each to share the goalscoring duties.
Rocco Valentino Leone and Louie Houlding 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocco Valentino Leone#29UP · U16 SOUTH 1 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 20 | 1.54 |
| Callum Wilson#9UP · U16 SOUTH 1 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 0.92 |
| George Beckett#7DIV · U19 SOUTH 1 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 1.25 |
| Jaiden Martin#11UP · U16 SOUTH 1 | 12 | 1 | 9 | 10 | 0.83 |
| Eden Rolfe#47DIV · U19 SOUTH 1 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 1.29 |
| Louie Champion#22UP · U16 SOUTH 1 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 0.57 |
| Lewis Shelton#11DIV · U19 SOUTH 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 3.00 |
| Haydn Metcalf#4DIV · U19 SOUTH 1 | 9 |
Chelmsford Mohawks are struggling for form, managing just 3 points from their last 6 games (17% of available points). Their 1-0-5 (W-D-L) record shows difficulties picking up results, with 5 defeats outweighing the 1 wins.
Concern mounts as the team is on a 3-game losing streak. Finding a way to stop the rot and get back to winning ways is the immediate priority. 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.
Offensively, the team is potent with 21 goals scored (3.5 per game). This healthy output suggests the attacking players are finding their rhythm and creating chances consistently. Encouragingly, scoring has improved in recent games, suggesting the forwards are finding their shooting boots.
The defense has leaked 48 goals at an alarming 8.0 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 concerning -27 goal difference underlines the need for improvement at both ends.
Interestingly, the team has been stronger on the road with 1 wins from 3 away games compared to 0 from 3 at home. Finding ways to replicate that away form in front of home fans would boost results.
Kaleb Sheahan has been a reliable presence between the pipes, posting a 90.1% save percentage and 3.37 GAA. With 3 wins from 8 games, the goaltending has been a strength.
Most recently, a 2-11 defeat to Guildford U19s was a tough lesson to absorb. However, 4 heavy defeats by 3+ goals are concerning and suggest the team can struggle when things go wrong.
Chelmsford Mohawks currently sit in 8th place with 12 points from 15 games played. They are projected to maintain their current position through the remaining 2 games, finishing with approximately 13 points.
The concerning form rating of 12/100 reflects difficult recent results. Contributing factors are steady scoring (2.9 goals/game) and defensive vulnerabilities (6.2 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: 2-7-0 at home and 2-5-0 away. The remaining schedule is tough, with opponents averaging above the league mean. Only 0% of remaining games are at home, making the run-in tougher.
The projected finish range of 8th to 10th reflects the uncertainty in any prediction. This narrow range suggests a relatively predictable finish, though close competition means every point will matter.
The outlook requires attention. Issues such as poor current form and defensive struggles need to be addressed for results to improve.
| Metric | This Season | Last Season | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Position | 8 | — | — |
| Points | 12 | — | — |
| Wins | 4 | — | — |
| GF | 42 | — | — |
| GD | -37 | — | — |
Haringey will be heavy favourites when they face Chelmsford, but league position doesn't always tell the full story. Chelmsford will be hoping to spring a surprise.
Haringey boast the stronger attack this season, averaging 5.2 goals per game compared to Chelmsford's 2.8. That firepower could prove decisive if they find their rhythm early.
Defensively, Haringey have been more solid, conceding 3.5 goals per game. Chelmsford will need to tighten up at the back, having let in 5.3 on average.
Haringey carry momentum into this one with 9 wins from 17 games (53% win rate). Chelmsford will be hoping to turn their form around.
The league table tells its own story - Haringey sit 3rd while Chelmsford find themselves in 8th. That 5 place gap will add extra motivation for the visitors to make a statement.
Haringey's goal difference of +28 highlights their overall dominance this season.
Based on the numbers, Haringey look well-placed to take all three points here. Chelmsford will need to be at their best to prevent what could be a comfortable home victory.
| 1 |
| 4 |
| 5 |
| 0.56 |
| Riley Joyce#28UP · U16 SOUTH 1 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 0.36 |
| Louie Houlding#44 | 14 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0.29 |
| Luca Jones#19 | 16 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0.25 |
| Vaughn Quilter#70 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0.36 |
| George Hagon#64 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0.20 |
| Ashton Buckley#80UP · U16 SOUTH 1DIV · U19 SOUTH 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1.00 |
| R Price | 14 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.14 |
| R Price | 15 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.13 |
| Billie Coe#3 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.11 |
| Izabela Zdziesinska#32 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.11 |
| Joseph Burl#18UP · U16 SOUTH 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.13 |
| Maksims Kazaks#17UP · U16 SOUTH 1 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.14 |
| Oliver Hannington-Brown#50 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.14 |
| William Saunders#34 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.08 |
| Cara Jones#27 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Daniel Allen#54UP · U16 SOUTH 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Ethan Moore#25 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Izaak Jenkins#64UP · U16 SOUTH 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Jack Lebreton#14UP · U16 SOUTH 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Jack Peachey-Matthews#33UP · U16 SOUTH 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Kaleb Sheahan#97 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Keira Waddington#73DIV · U19 SOUTH 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Lillith Wright#2UP · U16 SOUTH 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
