Manchester Storm Academy and Caledonia Iron Maidens shared the spoils in an entertaining 3-3 draw home.
Ava-Jane Air led the attack with two well-taken goals, showing excellent composure in front of goal. Nicole Rainey also got on the scoresheet with a goal.
Jessica Burns and Charlotte Nation provided the assists, linking up well with the forwards.
A solid point earned that keeps their campaign on track.
| Player | GP | G | A | P | P/GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmi Kaariainen#20 | 13 | 27 | 6 | 33 | 2.54 |
| Ava-Jane Air#7 | 16 | 19 | 3 | 22 | 1.38 |
| Alexis Ridgway#38 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 21 | 1.50 |
| Nicole Rainey#72 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 17 | 1.21 |
| Olivia Clough#4 | 16 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 0.75 |
| Jessica Burns#21 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 0.63 |
| Ruby Riley#96 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 0.67 |
| Charlotte Nation#27 | 16 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0.31 |
| Ruth Evans#84 | 15 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0.27 |
Manchester Storm Academy are in solid form, earning 11 points from their last 6 games (61% of available points). Their 3-2-1 (W-D-L) record shows a tendency to share points, with 2 draws reflecting competitive but inconclusive performances.
An impressive 4-game unbeaten run showcases resilience and consistency. While not all victories, avoiding defeat for this stretch is commendable. However, there are signs of a dip with fewer points earned recently compared to earlier matches. Halting this decline before it becomes a pattern is important.
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. Worryingly, goals have dried up in recent fixtures compared to earlier in this run.
The defense has leaked 22 goals at an alarming 3.7 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 +4 shows the team is winning the goal battle overall.
Performance has been fairly consistent regardless of venue - 2 wins from 4 at home and 1 from 2 on the road.
The goaltending has struggled with Isabelle Groves recording a 50.0% save percentage. Finding more stability in this position would help shore up the defense.
Most recently, a 3-3 draw with Caledonia Iron Maidens saw points shared.
Manchester Storm Academy currently sit in 3rd place with 20 points from 16 games played. They are projected to maintain their current position through the remaining 0 games, finishing with approximately 20 points.
With a solid form rating of 67/100, the team is performing well. Their recent success is driven by strong attacking output (5.6 goals/game) and defensive vulnerabilities (3.5 conceded/game).
Performance has been consistent regardless of venue: 5-2-1 at home and 4-3-1 away.
The projected finish range of 3rd to 3rd 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 | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Points | 20 | 17 | +3 |
| Wins | 9 | 8 | +1 |
| GF | 90 | 46 | +16 |
| GD | 35 | 19 | +16 |
| Katerina Glover#55 |
| 14 |
| 3 |
| 0 |
| 3 |
| 0.21 |
| Libby Hutchinson#28 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0.50 |
| Maisee Rowlands#5 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0.23 |
| Ffion Huckfield#37 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1.00 |
| Lilly Miller#13 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.20 |
| Aria Caldwell#67LOAN | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Cydney Scott#54 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Eviee-Rae Keelan#31 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Freya Broome#19LOAN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Isabelle Groves#1LOAN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Matilda Ashton#19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Rose Wilson#52LOAN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Violet Lennon#33LOAN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
