Chelmsford Tomahawks secured a comfortable 6-3 win away against Cardiff Junior Devils in a confident display. A fast start set the tone as they took control early with a commanding 2-0 first period, never looking back from there.
Rocco Valentino Leone led the attack with two well-taken goals, showing excellent composure in front of goal. Jaiden Martin, Maksims Kazaks, Louie Champion and Daniel Allen also got on the scoresheet to round off the scoring.
Louie Champion was the chief creator with two assists, pulling the strings in the offensive zone. Matilda Howe, Jack Lebreton, Riley Joyce, Rocco Valentino Leone also contributed with assists.
Overall, a positive result that will give the team confidence heading into their next fixture.
| Player | GP | G | A | P | P/GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocco Valentino Leone#29 | 17 | 31 | 6 | 37 | 2.18 |
| Callum Wilson#9 | 16 | 11 | 18 | 29 | 1.81 |
| Louie Champion#22 | 18 | 17 | 12 | 29 | 1.61 |
| Jaiden Martin#11 | 16 | 8 | 9 | 17 | 1.06 |
| Ralph Champion#26 | 17 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 0.82 |
| Maksims Kazaks#17 | 17 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 0.53 |
| Riley Joyce#28 | 18 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 0.44 |
| Daniel Allen#54 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 0.38 |
| Joseph Burl#18 | 18 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
Chelmsford Tomahawks are in exceptional form, picking up 16 points from 6 games - that's 89% of all available points. Their 5-1-0 (W-D-L) record shows a winning mentality with 5 victories in this stretch.
An impressive 6-game unbeaten run showcases resilience and consistency. While not all victories, avoiding defeat for this stretch is commendable. 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 5.5 goals per game with 33 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.
The defense has been respectable, allowing 10 goals at 1.7 per game. While there's always room for improvement, this is a solid foundation. Concerningly, more goals have been shipped recently, suggesting concentration or fatigue issues. The impressive +23 goal difference reflects overall dominance in recent matches.
Izaak Jenkins has been solid in goal with a 84.8% save percentage and 2.97 GAA across 6 games. While there's room for improvement, the goaltending has been respectable.
Most recently, a 6-3 victory over Cardiff Junior Devils was a dominant display. Notably, 3 emphatic wins by 3+ goals show the team can be dominant on their day.
Chelmsford Tomahawks currently sit in 3rd place with 41 points from 18 games played. They are projected to maintain their current position through the remaining 2 games, finishing with approximately 47 points.
The team is in outstanding form with a rating of 91/100. This exceptional run has been built on strong attacking output (6.4 goals/game) and adequate defending (1.6 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: 5-2-1 at home and 8-1-1 away. The remaining schedule looks favourable, with opponents averaging below the league mean. 100% of remaining games are at home, which should help.
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 | 3 | 8 | +5 |
| Points | 41 | 12 | +29 |
| Wins | 13 | 4 | +9 |
| GF | 99 | 47 | +103 |
| GD | 56 | -47 | +103 |
Chelmsford will be heavy favourites when they face MK, but league position doesn't always tell the full story. MK will be hoping to spring a surprise.
Chelmsford boast the stronger attack this season, averaging 5.5 goals per game compared to MK's 0.8. That firepower could prove decisive if they find their rhythm early.
Defensively, Chelmsford have been more solid, conceding 2.4 goals per game. MK will need to tighten up at the back, having let in 9.6 on average.
Chelmsford carry momentum into this one with 13 wins from 18 games (72% win rate). MK will be hoping to turn their form around.
The league table tells its own story - Chelmsford sit 3rd while MK find themselves in 11th. That 8 place gap will add extra motivation for the visitors to make a statement.
Chelmsford's goal difference of +56 highlights their overall dominance this season.
Based on the numbers, Chelmsford look well-placed to take all three points here. MK will need to be at their best to prevent what could be a comfortable home victory.
| 0.33 |
| Jack Lebreton#14 | 18 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 0.28 |
| Matilda Howe#13 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.14 |
| Archie Collins#75 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.06 |
| Finlay Moultrie#78DIV · U16 SOUTH 2LOAN | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.14 |
| Freya Price#16 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.17 |
| Isaac Bettell-Higgins#83 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.14 |
| Platon Kitajevs#10DIV · U16 SOUTH 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.17 |
| Bobby Field#84 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Felix Blyth#61UP · U14 SOUTH 2DIV · U16 SOUTH 2LOAN | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Izaak Jenkins#64 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Jack Peachey-Matthews#33 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Jules Clements#35 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Lillith Wright#2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Michael Bone#80DIV · U16 SOUTH 2LOAN | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Vinnie Brumwell#81 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Zinnia Quilter#74 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
