- Invicta Mavericks U16 vs Peterborough Phantoms U16 · Mar 28, 202684 days overdue — contact Invicta Mavericks U16 manager
Invicta Mavericks secured a comfortable 7-4 win home against Slough Jets in a confident display. A cagey first period saw neither side find the breakthrough, but the team grew into the game and eventually found their rhythm.
Benjamin Bates stole the show with a sensational hat-trick, proving unstoppable in front of goal throughout the match. Michael Sullivan (2) and James Stanmore also found the net to complete the scoring.
The playmaking was spread across the team, with Benjamin Bates, Michael Sullivan, Xenxo Dobbs 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Stanmore#9DIV · U16 SOUTH 2 | 15 | 21 | 9 | 30 | 2.00 |
| Michael Sullivan#36 | 17 | 12 | 13 | 25 | 1.47 |
| Charlie Pike#52 | 18 | 12 | 9 | 21 | 1.17 |
| Benjamin Bates#7 | 18 | 14 | 5 | 19 | 1.06 |
| Dylan Smith#80 | 16 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 0.81 |
| Jack Emmerson#43DIV · U16 SOUTH 2 | 17 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 0.65 |
| William Lake#17 | 18 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 0.44 |
| Xenxo Dobbs#47 | 18 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 0.44 |
| Nicholas Pera-Hall#37DIV · U16 SOUTH 2 |
Invicta Mavericks are in solid form, earning 13 points from their last 6 games (72% of available points). Their 4-1-1 (W-D-L) record shows a winning mentality with 4 victories in this stretch.
Momentum is firmly on their side with a sizzling 3-game winning streak. This run of consecutive victories has built confidence and demonstrates the team's ability to close out games. 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 8.0 goals per game with 48 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 20 goals at an alarming 3.3 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. The impressive +28 goal difference reflects overall dominance in recent matches.
Samuel Lenk has been a reliable presence between the pipes, posting a 91.5% save percentage and 1.75 GAA. With 5 wins from 7 games, the goaltending has been a strength.
Most recently, a 7-4 victory over Slough Jets was a dominant display. Notably, 4 emphatic wins by 3+ goals show the team can be dominant on their day.
Invicta Mavericks currently sit in 7th place with 25 points from 18 games played. They are projected to maintain their current position through the remaining 0 games, finishing with approximately 25 points.
The team is in outstanding form with a rating of 81/100. This exceptional run has been built on strong attacking output (7.3 goals/game) and defensive vulnerabilities (3.4 conceded/game). Encouragingly, results are trending upward with more points earned in recent fixtures compared to earlier in the season.
Performance has been consistent regardless of venue: 5-3-1 at home and 4-6-0 away.
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 excellent current form and high-scoring offense provide a solid foundation for the run-in.
| Metric | This Season | Last Season | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Position | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Points | 25 | 8 | +17 |
| Wins | 8 | 3 | +5 |
| GF | 96 | 43 | +96 |
| GD | 34 | -62 | +96 |
| 18 |
| 1 |
| 4 |
| 5 |
| 0.28 |
| Oliver Ridley#25DIV · U16 SOUTH 2 | 16 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0.31 |
| Finlay Moultrie#78DIV · U16 SOUTH 2LOAN | 8 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0.38 |
| Oliver Abbott#30DIV · U16 SOUTH 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1.00 |
| S ChristieDIV · U16 SOUTH 2 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.13 |
| S ChristieDIV · U16 SOUTH 2 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.13 |
| Jacob Odwyer#29DIV · U16 SOUTH 2 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.06 |
| Archie Kelly#16DIV · U16 SOUTH 2 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Charlie Duncan-Woolard#23 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| George Preston#35DIV · U16 SOUTH 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Jimmy Sait#68DIV · U16 SOUTH 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Mason Stokes#84 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Samuel Lenk#33DIV · U16 SOUTH 2 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Teddy Warner#91DIV · U16 SOUTH 2LOAN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |