Guildford U19s delivered a dominant performance home against Chelmsford Mohawks, cruising to an emphatic 11-2 victory. A cagey first period saw neither side find the breakthrough, but the team grew into the game and eventually found their rhythm.
Daniil Sakantsev stole the show with a sensational hat-trick (4 goals), proving unstoppable in front of goal throughout the match. Liam Kennington (4), Thomas Onslow (2) and Ellis Austin also found the net to complete the scoring.
Jacob Hammond was instrumental in the build-up play, racking up 4 assists and creating chance after chance.
Overall, a positive result that will give the team confidence heading into their next fixture.
| Player | GP | G | A | P | P/GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniil Sakantsev#98 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 28 | 1.65 |
| Liam Kennington#19 | 11 | 14 | 4 | 18 | 1.64 |
| Sean Reynolds#24 | 15 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 1.00 |
| Alexander Bigaliy#21 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 1.38 |
| Jacob Hammond#22DIV · U19 SOUTH 2 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 0.91 |
| Aaron Wilkins#16 | 17 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 0.53 |
| Haydn Tucker#28 | 16 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 0.56 |
| Aiden Lamey#9UP · U16 SOUTH 1 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 0.73 |
| Ellis Austin#14 | 16 | 4 |
Guildford U19s have had mixed results recently, picking up 9 points from 6 games - 50% of the maximum available. Their 3-0-3 (W-D-L) record shows a balanced run of results.
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 5.2 goals per game with 31 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.
The defense has leaked 29 goals at an alarming 4.8 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. A positive goal difference of +2 shows the team is winning the goal battle overall.
Home ice has been a fortress - 3 wins from 4 home games versus just 0 wins from 2 road trips. Making the most of home advantage will be crucial going forward.
Oscar Minton has been a reliable presence between the pipes, posting a 90.4% save percentage and 3.01 GAA. With 4 wins from 8 games, the goaltending has been a strength.
Most recently, a 11-2 victory over Chelmsford Mohawks was a dominant display. However, 2 heavy defeats by 3+ goals are concerning and suggest the team can struggle when things go wrong.
Guildford U19s currently sit in 7th place with 21 points from 16 games played. They are projected to maintain their current position through the remaining 1 games, finishing with approximately 22 points.
The form rating of 62/100 indicates average recent performances. Key factors include strong attacking output (6.1 goals/game) and defensive vulnerabilities (4.7 conceded/game). Encouragingly, results are trending upward with more points earned in recent fixtures compared to earlier in the season.
Home advantage has been significant, with a 5-3-0 record at home compared to 3-6-0 on the road. This 63% home win rate versus 33% away suggests the remaining home fixtures will be crucial. 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 7th to 7th 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 good recent form and high-scoring offense provide a solid foundation for the run-in.
| Metric | This Season | Last Season | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Position | 7 | — | — |
| Points | 21 | — | — |
| Wins | 7 | — | — |
| GF | 64 | — | — |
| GD | -19 | — | — |
All eyes on this one as Guildford take on Sheffield looking to build on their recent performances.
Sheffield boast the stronger attack this season, averaging 4.7 goals per game compared to Guildford's 4.0. That firepower could prove decisive if they find their rhythm early.
Defensively, Sheffield have been more solid, conceding 3.6 goals per game. Guildford will need to tighten up at the back, having let in 5.2 on average.
Form-wise, both teams have been fairly evenly matched with similar win rates this season.
The league table tells its own story - Sheffield sit 4th while Guildford find themselves in 7th. That 3 place gap will add extra motivation for the visitors to make a statement.
Sheffield's goal difference of +18 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.
| 3 |
| 7 |
| 0.44 |
| Ted Nevatt#17UP · U16 SOUTH 1 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0.38 |
| Adrian Chung#12 | 13 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 0.38 |
| Lewis Conroy#26DIV · U19 SOUTH 1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1.00 |
| Thomas Onslow#23 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0.38 |
| Ethan Wiltshire#7 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0.27 |
| Richard Stoyanov#4UP · U16 SOUTH 1DIV · U19 SOUTH 1 | 13 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0.31 |
| Avery Barnes#73UP · U16 SOUTH 1DIV · U19 SOUTH 2 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0.50 |
| Samuel Purcell#25DIV · U19 SOUTH 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0.75 |
| Daniel Ward#13UP · U16 SOUTH 1 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.13 |
| James Stewart#21 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.12 |
| Thanthorn Juangroongruangkit#8 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.29 |
| Charles Gaskin#39 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.06 |
| Oscar Minton#33 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.08 |
| Theo Howgego#88 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.08 |
| Arseniy Makarov#19UP · U16 SOUTH 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Dmitrijs Volkovs#71 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Kester Galano#29UP · U16 SOUTH 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Maison Sullivan#45 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Michail Plotnikov#17UP · U16 SOUTH 1DIV · U19 SOUTH 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
