Midlands Wrekin Raiders faced a tough challenge home against a strong Bristol Huskies Puppies side, with the final score 2-8. Plenty of learning opportunities from this one. After a challenging 0-4 first period, the team showed resilience and never stopped working, gaining valuable match experience.
The team will take the positives from this performance and come back stronger in their next outing.
| Player | GP | G | A | P | P/GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmeline Owens#86 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0.43 |
| Eleanor Dowell#92 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.29 |
| Madison Silverthorn#22 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.29 |
| Bethany Gordon#63 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.14 |
| Jessica Bushell#81 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.25 |
| Lilly Batsford-Carrington#30 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.50 |
| Carys Savage#7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Gishika Cherukuri#11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Grace Cox#71 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Midlands Wrekin Raiders are struggling for form, managing just 0 points from their last 6 games (0% of available points). Their 0-0-6 (W-D-L) record shows difficulties picking up results, with 6 defeats outweighing the 0 wins.
Concern mounts as the team is on a 6-game losing streak. Finding a way to stop the rot and get back to winning ways is the immediate priority.
Goalscoring has been a challenge, netting just 6 times at 1.0 per game. Finding ways to be more clinical in front of goal would significantly boost results. Encouragingly, scoring has improved in recent games, suggesting the forwards are finding their shooting boots.
The defense has leaked 48 goals at an alarming 8.0 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. The concerning -42 goal difference underlines the need for improvement at both ends.
Performance has been fairly consistent regardless of venue - 0 wins from 4 at home and 0 from 2 on the road.
Sophia Adamson has been solid in goal with a 81.6% save percentage and 5.75 GAA across 4 games. While there's room for improvement, the goaltending has been respectable.
Most recently, a 2-8 defeat to Bristol Huskies Puppies was a tough lesson to absorb. However, 5 heavy defeats by 3+ goals are concerning and suggest the team can struggle when things go wrong.
Midlands Wrekin Raiders currently sit in 7th place with 1 points from 11 games played. They are projected to maintain their current position through the remaining 1 games, finishing with approximately 1 points.
The concerning form rating of 0/100 reflects difficult recent results. Contributing factors are limited goalscoring (1 goals/game) and defensive vulnerabilities (7.5 conceded/game).
Performance has been consistent regardless of venue: 0-5-1 at home and 0-5-0 away. The remaining schedule is tough, with opponents averaging above the league mean. Only 0% of remaining games are at home, making the run-in tougher.
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.
The outlook requires attention. Issues such as poor current form and defensive struggles need to be addressed for results to improve.
| Metric | This Season | Last Season | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Position | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Points | 1 | 6 | -5 |
| Wins | 0 | 3 | -3 |
| GF | 11 | 25 | -7 |
| GD | -72 | -65 | -7 |
Ice have been the form side recently and will look to continue their good run against Midlands, who have found wins harder to come by.
Ice boast the stronger attack this season, averaging 3.5 goals per game compared to Midlands's 1.0. That firepower could prove decisive if they find their rhythm early.
Defensively, Ice have been more solid, conceding 1.4 goals per game. Midlands will need to tighten up at the back, having let in 7.5 on average.
Ice carry momentum into this one with 7 wins from 11 games (64% win rate). Midlands will be hoping to turn their form around.
The league table tells its own story - Ice sit 2nd while Midlands find themselves in 7th. That 5 place gap will add extra motivation for the visitors to make a statement.
Ice's goal difference of +24 highlights their overall dominance this season.
Based on the numbers, Ice look well-placed to take all three points here. Midlands will need to be at their best to prevent what could be a comfortable home victory.
| Hannah Harvey#8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Jessica Stevens#72 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Millie Arden#17 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Olivia Kidd#10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Ruby Cocksworth#20 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Sophia Adamson#45 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Sophie Polak Briggs#13 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Taylor Jackson#18 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
