- Deeside Dragons Academy u19s vs Coventry Under 19s · Apr 18, 202617 days overdue — contact Deeside Dragons Academy u19s manager
Deeside Dragons Academy u19s secured a comfortable 4-1 win away against Coventry Under 19s in a confident display. A strong third period performance, where they outscored the opposition 1-0, proved decisive in determining the outcome.
The goals were shared around with Oliver Fellows, Jayden Mcconnell, Thomas Warburton and Jacob Foster all getting on the scoresheet, demonstrating great teamwork in the final third.
Edward Sterio provided an assist, helping to set up one of the goals.
Overall, a positive result that will give the team confidence heading into their next fixture.
| Player | GP | G | A | P | P/GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis Edward#75 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0.36 |
| Edward Sterio#29 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0.23 |
| Jacob Foster#86UP · U16 NORTH 1 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0.25 |
| Mark Norman#44UP · U16 NORTH 1 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0.23 |
| Charles Nicholson#45 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.22 |
| Deacon Wilkes#13 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.14 |
| Jayden Mcconnell#10 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.22 |
| Thomas Warburton#14 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.29 |
| Oliver Fellows#6 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
Deeside Dragons Academy u19s have had mixed results recently, picking up 10 points from 6 games - 56% of the maximum available. Their 3-1-2 (W-D-L) record shows a balanced run of results.
The team has avoided defeat in their last 2 outings, maintaining a solid foundation to build upon. 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 20 goals scored (3.3 per game). This healthy output suggests the attacking players are finding their rhythm and creating chances consistently. Worryingly, goals have dried up in recent fixtures compared to earlier in this run.
The defense has leaked 19 goals at an alarming 3.2 per game. This vulnerability is putting enormous pressure on the attack to outscore opponents, which isn't sustainable long-term. Positively, fewer goals have been conceded recently, indicating improved defensive organization.
Performance has been fairly consistent regardless of venue - 1 wins from 2 at home and 2 from 4 on the road.
In goal, Finn Ogden has been exceptional with a 94.8% save percentage and 5.00 goals against average across 3 appearances. This elite netminding has been crucial to the team's results, with 91 saves from 96 shots faced.
Most recently, a 4-1 victory over Coventry Under 19s was a dominant display. Notably, 2 emphatic wins by 3+ goals show the team can be dominant on their day.
Deeside Dragons Academy u19s currently sit in 5th place with 22 points from 15 games played. They are projected to maintain their current position through the remaining 3 games, finishing with approximately 26 points.
The form rating of 52/100 indicates average recent performances. Key factors include strong attacking output (3.8 goals/game) and defensive vulnerabilities (3.4 conceded/game).
Performance has been consistent regardless of venue: 4-3-0 at home and 3-4-1 away. 67% of remaining games are at home, which should help.
The projected finish range of 3rd to 5th 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.
| Metric | This Season | Last Season | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Position | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Points | 22 | 20 | +2 |
| Wins | 7 | 10 | -3 |
| GF | 50 | 87 | -13 |
| GD | 5 | 18 | -13 |
Widnes and Deeside are separated by just 1 place in the table, making this a genuine six-pointer for both teams.
Widnes boast the stronger attack this season, averaging 4.1 goals per game compared to Deeside's 3.3. That firepower could prove decisive if they find their rhythm early.
Defensively, Deeside have been more solid, conceding 3.0 goals per game. Widnes will need to tighten up at the back, having let in 4.3 on average.
Form-wise, both teams have been fairly evenly matched with similar win rates this season.
Deeside's goal difference of +5 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.
| 1 |
| 0.09 |
| Ruben Price#88UP · U16 NORTH 1 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.08 |
| Connor Hughes#16 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Daniels Fadejevs#81DIV · U19 NATIONAL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Finn Ogden#39 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Gabriel Boydell-Jones#17UP · U16 NORTH 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Jayden Turton#28UP · U16 NORTH 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Kara Gledhill#33 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Rafferty Smith#11 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Robert Archer#24UP · U16 NORTH 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Theo Yates#74UP · U16 NORTH 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Thomas Arrowsmith#18 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Warren Jones#21 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |