Deeside Dragons Academy u14N2 delivered a dominant performance away against Lancashire Lightning, cruising to an emphatic 12-0 victory. A fast start set the tone as they took control early with a commanding 8-0 first period, never looking back from there.
Ruben Batho stole the show with a sensational hat-trick, proving unstoppable in front of goal throughout the match. Lennon Liversage (2), Vincent Wozniak, Freddie Thomas, Kai Clancy, Poppy Ward, Indra Gylee-Evans, Lucas Roberts and Logan Lovell also found the net to complete the scoring.
The playmaking was spread across the team, with Freddie Thomas, Ruben Batho, Poppy Ward all recording assists.
Overall, a positive result that will give the team confidence heading into their next fixture.
| Player | GP | G | A | P | P/GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vincent Wozniak#7DIV · U14 NORTH 1 | 18 | 11 | 11 | 22 | 1.22 |
| Harrison Ward#29UP · U12 NORTH 1DIV · U14 NORTH 1 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 20 | 1.33 |
| Kai Clancy#33DIV · U14 NORTH 1 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 1.00 |
| L LovellUP · U12 NORTH 1 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 1.45 |
| L LovellDIV · U14 NORTH 1 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 1.07 |
| Ruben Batho#18DIV · U14 NORTH 1 | 15 | 9 | 6 | 15 | 1.00 |
| Hallie Morgan#25UP · U12 NORTH 1 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 1.29 |
| Poppy Ward#51DIV · U14 NORTH 1 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 9 |
Deeside Dragons Academy u14N2 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.
Momentum is firmly on their side with a sizzling 4-game winning streak. This run of consecutive victories has built confidence and demonstrates the team's ability to close out games. Results are trending upward, with more points coming in recent games compared to earlier in this period. This improving trajectory is an encouraging sign.
The attack has been devastating, averaging 7.7 goals per game with 46 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 13 goals conceded (2.2 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 +33 goal difference reflects overall dominance in recent matches.
Interestingly, the team has been stronger on the road with 3 wins from 3 away games compared to 1 from 3 at home. Finding ways to replicate that away form in front of home fans would boost results.
James Baddeley has been solid in goal with a 84.2% save percentage and 7.97 GAA across 6 games. While there's room for improvement, the goaltending has been respectable.
Most recently, a 12-0 victory over Lancashire Lightning was a dominant display. Notably, 3 emphatic wins by 3+ goals show the team can be dominant on their day.
Deeside Dragons Academy u14N2 currently sit in 1st place with 49 points from 19 games played. They are projected to maintain their current position through the remaining 1 games, finishing with approximately 51 points.
The team is in outstanding form with a rating of 90/100. This exceptional run has been built on strong attacking output (7.5 goals/game) and adequate defending (2 conceded/game). Encouragingly, results are trending upward with more points earned in recent fixtures compared to earlier in the season.
Interestingly, the team has performed better on the road (10-0-0) than at home (4-2-3). This 100% away win rate provides confidence for upcoming travels. The remaining schedule is tough, with opponents averaging above the league mean. 100% of remaining games are at home, which should help.
The projected finish range of 1st to 1st 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.
A clash between two of the league's best as Deeside welcome Telford. Both sides have been in impressive form and will be targeting all three points in this top of the table showdown.
Offensively, there's little to separate these two sides - both average around 7.0 goals per game, so expect chances at both ends.
Defensively, Deeside have been more solid, conceding 2.0 goals per game. Telford will need to tighten up at the back, having let in 4.6 on average.
Deeside carry momentum into this one with 16 wins from 19 games (84% win rate). Telford will be hoping to turn their form around.
Deeside's goal difference of +95 highlights their overall dominance this season.
With little separating these sides across the key metrics, this one looks set to be decided by fine margins. A share of the points wouldn't surprise anyone.
| 0.82 |
| Alfie Woods#73 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 0.47 |
| Lucas Roberts#85DIV · U14 NORTH 1 | 19 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 0.37 |
| Callum Macdonald#3 | 17 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 0.35 |
| Indra Gylee-Evans#79DIV · U14 NORTH 1 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0.50 |
| Devon Mckenzie#5 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0.42 |
| Harrison JonesUP · U12 NORTH 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4.00 |
| Freddie Thomas#13DIV · U14 NORTH 1 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0.60 |
| Lennon Liversage#89DIV · U14 NORTH 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0.75 |
| Toby Endersby#30 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0.17 |
| Alexander Sullivan#15 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.67 |
| Cody Weideman#72 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.11 |
| Max Sebborn#8UP · U12 NORTH 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1.00 |
| Oliver Cooper Weston#98UP · U12 NORTH 1 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.18 |
| Rhodri Jones#71UP · U12 NORTH 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1.00 |
| Ashwin Taylor#64DIV · U14 NORTH 1 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.07 |
| Isaac Birch#95 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.08 |
| Seth Chambers#77 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.06 |
| James Baddeley#42DIV · U14 NORTH 1 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Katy Lennon | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Samuel DeereUP · U12 NORTH 1DIV · U14 NORTH 1LOAN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Tyelor-James Browne#14 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Violet Lennon#80DIV · U14 NORTH 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| William Spencer#18UP · U12 NORTH 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
