- Invicta Mavericks U16 vs Peterborough Phantoms U16 · Mar 28, 202639 days overdue — contact Invicta Mavericks U16 manager
Invicta Mavericks delivered a dominant performance home against Romford Hornets, cruising to an emphatic 11-3 victory. A fast start set the tone as they took control early with a commanding 3-1 first period, never looking back from there.
Charlie Pike stole the show with a sensational hat-trick, proving unstoppable in front of goal throughout the match. James Stanmore (2), Michael Sullivan (2), Benjamin Bates, Oliver Ridley, Jack Emmerson and Xenxo Dobbs also found the net to complete the scoring.
Nicholas Pera-Hall was the chief creator with two assists, pulling the strings in the offensive zone. Michael Sullivan, Xenxo Dobbs, Scarlette Christie, Dylan Smith also contributed with assists.
Overall, a positive result that will give the team confidence heading into their next fixture.
Invicta and Haringey are separated by just 2 places in the table, making this a genuine six-pointer for both teams.
Invicta boast the stronger attack this season, averaging 4.9 goals per game compared to Haringey's 4.4. That firepower could prove decisive if they find their rhythm early.
| Player | GP | G | A | P | P/GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Stanmore#9DIV · U16 SOUTH 2 | 14 | 20 | 9 | 29 | 2.07 |
| Michael Sullivan#36 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 22 | 1.38 |
| Charlie Pike#52 | 17 | 12 | 8 | 20 | 1.18 |
| Benjamin Bates#7 | 17 | 11 | 4 | 15 | 0.88 |
| Dylan Smith#80 | 16 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 0.81 |
| Jack Emmerson#43DIV · U16 SOUTH 2 | 17 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 0.65 |
| William Lake#17 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 0.47 |
| Xenxo Dobbs#47 | 17 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 0.41 |
| Nicholas Pera-Hall#37DIV · U16 SOUTH 2 |
Invicta Mavericks have had mixed results recently, picking up 10 points from 6 games - 56% of the maximum available. Their 3-1-2 (W-D-L) record shows a balanced run of results.
The team has avoided defeat in their last 3 outings, maintaining a solid foundation to build upon. 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 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. 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 +22 goal difference reflects overall dominance in recent matches.
Performance has been fairly consistent regardless of venue - 2 wins from 4 at home and 1 from 2 on the road.
Samuel Lenk has been a reliable presence between the pipes, posting a 88.7% save percentage and 2.23 GAA. With 4 wins from 6 games, the goaltending has been a strength.
Most recently, a 11-3 victory over Romford Hornets was a dominant display. Notably, 3 emphatic wins by 3+ goals show the team can be dominant on their day.
Invicta Mavericks currently sit in 7th place with 22 points from 17 games played. They are projected to maintain their current position through the remaining 3 games, finishing with approximately 27 points.
With a solid form rating of 71/100, the team is performing well. Their recent success is driven by strong attacking output (6.8 goals/game) and defensive vulnerabilities (3.4 conceded/game).
Performance has been consistent regardless of venue: 3-3-1 at home and 4-6-0 away. 100% of remaining games are at home, which should help.
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 | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Points | 22 | 8 | +14 |
| Wins | 7 | 3 | +4 |
| GF | 84 | 43 | +84 |
| GD | 22 | -62 | +84 |
Defensively, Haringey have been more solid, conceding 2.6 goals per game. Invicta will need to tighten up at the back, having let in 3.6 on average.
Form-wise, both teams have been fairly evenly matched with similar win rates this season.
Haringey's goal difference of +35 highlights their overall dominance this season.
Based on the numbers, Invicta look well-placed to take all three points here. Haringey will need to be at their best to prevent what could be a comfortable home victory.
| 17 |
| 1 |
| 4 |
| 5 |
| 0.29 |
| Oliver Ridley#25DIV · U16 SOUTH 2 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0.33 |
| Finlay Moultrie#78DIV · U16 SOUTH 2 | 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 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Charlie Duncan-Woolard#23 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| George Preston#35DIV · U16 SOUTH 2 | 9 | 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 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Teddy Warner#91DIV · U16 SOUTH 2LOAN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |