Deeside Dragons u16 Girls faced a tough challenge away against a strong Whitley Bay Junior Beacons side, with the final score 0-14. Plenty of learning opportunities from this one. After a challenging 0-4 first period, the team showed resilience and never stopped working, gaining valuable match experience.
The team worked hard but found the opposition's defence in excellent form on this occasion. Finishing chances will be a focus in training.
The team will take the positives from this performance and come back stronger in their next outing.
| Player | GP | G | A | P | P/GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poppy Ward#51 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 1.14 |
| Emmie Lauder#9 | 12 | 9 | 2 | 11 | 0.92 |
| Alicia Smith#14 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0.38 |
| Autumn Lennon#16 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0.29 |
| Eadie Amos#44 | 14 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0.29 |
| E Davies | 15 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0.27 |
| E Davies | 12 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0.33 |
| Hallie Morgan#25 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0.31 |
| Nylah Young#56 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0.25 |
| Savannah Morgan#6 |
Deeside Dragons u16 Girls 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 7.0 goals per game with 42 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 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. Concerningly, more goals have been shipped recently, suggesting concentration or fatigue issues. The impressive +23 goal difference reflects overall dominance in recent matches.
Home ice has been a fortress - 3 wins from 3 home games versus just 2 wins from 3 road trips. Making the most of home advantage will be crucial going forward.
In goal, Violet Lennon has been exceptional with a 94.6% save percentage and 0.67 goals against average across 3 appearances. This elite netminding has been crucial to the team's results, with 35 saves from 37 shots faced.
Most recently, a 0-14 defeat to Whitley Bay Junior Beacons was a tough lesson to absorb. Notably, 3 emphatic wins by 3+ goals show the team can be dominant on their day.
Deeside Dragons u16 Girls currently sit in 2nd place with 26 points from 15 games played. They are projected to maintain their current position through the remaining 1 games, finishing with approximately 28 points.
The team is in outstanding form with a rating of 82/100. This exceptional run has been built on strong attacking output (6.7 goals/game) and defensive vulnerabilities (3.2 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: 7-1-0 at home and 6-1-0 away. 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 2nd to 2nd 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 | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Points | 26 | 8 | +18 |
| Wins | 13 | 3 | +10 |
| GF | 99 | 31 | +67 |
| GD | 63 | -4 | +67 |
Deeside have been the form side recently and will look to continue their good run against Sheffield, who have found wins harder to come by.
Deeside boast the stronger attack this season, averaging 6.6 goals per game compared to Sheffield's 4.7. That firepower could prove decisive if they find their rhythm early.
Defensively, Deeside have been more solid, conceding 2.4 goals per game. Sheffield will need to tighten up at the back, having let in 6.1 on average.
Deeside carry momentum into this one with 13 wins from 15 games (87% win rate). Sheffield will be hoping to turn their form around.
The league table tells its own story - Deeside sit 2nd while Sheffield find themselves in 7th. That 5 place gap will add extra motivation for the visitors to make a statement.
Deeside's goal difference of +63 highlights their overall dominance this season.
Based on the numbers, Deeside look well-placed to take all three points here. Sheffield will need to be at their best to prevent what could be a comfortable home victory.
| 9 |
| 1 |
| 2 |
| 3 |
| 0.33 |
| Violet Foster-Noble#86 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.15 |
| Layla Broome#97 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.25 |
| Aoife Grocutt#57 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Aria Caldwell#30LOAN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Ava Langford#26 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Freya Broome#19 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Hollie Tillett#60 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Jessica Petley#74 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Lana Botes#11 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Lili Williams#20 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Lucy Kolisek#47 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Mia Chetter#47 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Poppie-Rae Smethurst | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Scarlett Armstrong#29 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Seren Rogers#76 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Violet Lennon#80 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
