Guildford U19s claimed a well-deserved victory home, defeating Sheffield U19a Steelhawks 3-1 in an entertaining contest. After a slow start where they trailed 0-1 in the opening period, the team showed great character and determination to rally back and secure the win in the third.
Daniil Sakantsev led the attack with two well-taken goals, showing excellent composure in front of goal. Aaron Wilkins also got on the scoresheet with a goal.
Thanthorn Juangroongruangkit was the chief creator with two assists, pulling the strings in the offensive zone.
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 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 30 | 1.67 |
| Liam Kennington#19 | 12 | 14 | 4 | 18 | 1.50 |
| Sean Reynolds#24 | 16 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 0.94 |
| Alexander Bigaliy#21 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 1.38 |
| Aaron Wilkins#16 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 0.56 |
| Jacob Hammond#22DIV · U19 SOUTH 2 | 12 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 0.83 |
| Haydn Tucker#28 | 17 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 0.53 |
| Aiden Lamey#9UP · U16 SOUTH 1 | 12 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 0.67 |
| Ellis Austin#14 | 17 | 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.
The team has won their last 2 matches, building positive momentum heading into upcoming fixtures. 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 4.3 goals per game with 26 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 24 goals at an alarming 4.0 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 90.9% save percentage and 2.79 GAA. With 5 wins from 9 games, the goaltending has been a strength.
Most recently, a 3-1 victory over Sheffield U19a Steelhawks was a confident performance. However, 2 heavy defeats by 3+ goals are concerning and suggest the team can struggle when things go wrong.
Guildford U19s currently sit in 6th place with 27 points from 18 games played. However, current form suggests they may slip 1 place to finish 7th with around 27 points.
With a solid form rating of 74/100, the team is performing well. Their recent success is driven by strong attacking output (5.7 goals/game) and defensive vulnerabilities (4 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 6-3-0 record at home compared to 3-6-0 on the road. This 67% home win rate versus 33% away suggests the remaining home fixtures will be crucial.
The projected finish range of 6th 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 excellent current form and high-scoring offense provide a solid foundation for the run-in.
| Metric | This Season | Last Season | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Position | 6 | — | — |
| Points | 27 | — | — |
| Wins | 9 | — | — |
| GF | 78 | — | — |
| GD | -8 | — | — |
| 3 |
| 7 |
| 0.41 |
| Ted Nevatt#17UP · U16 SOUTH 1 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0.35 |
| Adrian Chung#12 | 13 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 0.38 |
| Lewis Conroy#26DIV · U19 SOUTH 1 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0.83 |
| Thomas Onslow#23 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0.36 |
| Ethan Wiltshire#7 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0.25 |
| Richard Stoyanov#70UP · U16 SOUTH 1DIV · U19 SOUTH 1 | 14 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0.29 |
| Thanthorn Juangroongruangkit#8 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0.50 |
| 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 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.11 |
| Charles Gaskin#39 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.06 |
| Oscar Minton#33 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.08 |
| Theo Howgego#88 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.07 |
| Arseniy Makarov#19UP · U16 SOUTH 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Dmitrijs Volkovs#71 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Kester Galano#29UP · U16 SOUTH 1 | 11 | 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 |
