- Chelmsford Warriors vs Guildford Phoenix · Jan 25, 2026100 days overdue — contact Guildford Phoenix manager
Guildford Phoenix secured a comfortable 6-2 win home against Peterborough Phantoms 2 in a confident display. A fast start set the tone as they took control early with a commanding 3-2 first period, never looking back from there.
Sol Stoodley and Josh Sherrington each bagged a brace in a clinical team performance, showcasing the depth of firepower available. Josh Abbott and Daniil Sakantsev also got on the scoresheet to round off the scoring.
The playmaking was spread across the team, with Theo Sire, Sol Stoodley, Josh Abbott 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J Sherrington | 25 | 15 | 23 | 38 | 1.52 |
| J Sherrington | 25 | 15 | 23 | 38 | 1.52 |
| Joshua Abbott#18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 37 | 1.95 |
| Scott Bailey#29 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 36 | 2.25 |
| Solomon Stoodley#9 | 18 | 12 | 21 | 33 | 1.83 |
| Nicholas Minhinnick | 17 | 12 | 11 | 23 | 1.35 |
| Theo Sire#7 | 14 | 8 | 14 | 22 | 1.57 |
| Ollie Denis#19DIV · NIHL 1 SOUTH | 20 | 8 | 13 | 21 | 1.05 |
| Jared Vigar#13DIV · NIHL 1 SOUTH | 21 | 7 | 10 | 17 | 0.81 |
Guildford Phoenix are in exceptional form, picking up 18 points from 6 games - that's 100% of all available points. Their 6-0-0 (W-D-L) record shows a winning mentality with 6 victories in this stretch.
Momentum is firmly on their side with a sizzling 6-game winning streak. This run of consecutive victories has built confidence and demonstrates the team's ability to close out games.
The attack has been devastating, averaging 9.2 goals per game with 55 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 +45 goal difference reflects overall dominance in recent matches.
Performance has been fairly consistent regardless of venue - 3 wins from 3 at home and 3 from 3 on the road.
In goal, Jake Stoodley has been exceptional with a 92.7% save percentage and 1.72 goals against average across 13 appearances. This elite netminding has been crucial to the team's results, with 204 saves from 220 shots faced.
Most recently, a 6-2 victory over Peterborough Phantoms 2 was a dominant display. Notably, 6 emphatic wins by 3+ goals show the team can be dominant on their day.
Guildford Phoenix currently sit in 1st place with 54 points from 21 games played. They are projected to maintain their current position through the remaining 1 games, finishing with approximately 57 points.
The team is in outstanding form with a rating of 96/100. This exceptional run has been built on strong attacking output (7.7 goals/game) and adequate defending (1.6 conceded/game).
Performance has been consistent regardless of venue: 10-1-0 at home and 8-2-0 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 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.
| J Stephenson | 25 | 1 | 15 | 16 | 0.64 |
| Montgomery Gailer | 21 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 0.76 |
| Sean Reynolds#12DIV · NIHL 1 NORTH | 21 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 0.71 |
| DaniIl Sakantsev#35 | 20 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 0.70 |
| Jacob Rondeau-Smith#23 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 0.69 |
| Harry Wright#60 | 18 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 0.44 |
| Liam Kennington#15DIV · NIHL 1 SOUTH | 13 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0.38 |
| Logan Hill#24 | 19 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 0.26 |
| Luke Tull#25 | 16 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0.31 |
| Charlie Bell#51 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.14 |
| James Buckingham#16 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.67 |
| Matt Tull#6 | 18 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.11 |
| Jack Woodstock#28DIV · NIHL 1 SOUTH | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.20 |
| Dmitrijs Volkovs#71DIV · NIHL 1 SOUTH | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Jake Stoodley#31 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Oscar Minton#33 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |