MK Storm u16 A faced a tough challenge away against a strong Cardiff Junior Devils side, with the final score 1-13. Plenty of learning opportunities from this one. After a challenging 0-5 first period, the team showed resilience and never stopped working, gaining valuable match experience.
Thomas Bracey grabbed the all-important goal for the team, making their chance count when it mattered.
Oliver Davis provided an assist, helping to set up one of the goals.
The team will take the positives from this performance and come back stronger in their next outing.
| Player | GP | G | A | P | P/GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Furnell#32DIV · U16 SOUTH 2LOAN | 17 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 0.35 |
| Alfie Adams#94LOAN | 12 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0.33 |
| Oliver Cole#6LOAN | 18 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0.22 |
| Max Pinto#15DIV · U16 SOUTH 2LOAN | 15 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0.20 |
| Maksymilian Bielecki#58DIV · U16 SOUTH 2LOAN | 15 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.13 |
| Oliver Davis#2LOAN | 19 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.11 |
| Ashley Herbert#81DIV · U16 SOUTH 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.33 |
| Caitlin Gavriel#12LOAN |
MK Storm u16 A 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 7 times at 1.2 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 53 goals at an alarming 8.8 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 -46 goal difference underlines the need for improvement at both ends.
Performance has been fairly consistent regardless of venue - 0 wins from 3 at home and 0 from 3 on the road.
Frankie Moriarty has been solid in goal with a 82.6% save percentage and 13.63 GAA across 9 games. While there's room for improvement, the goaltending has been respectable.
Most recently, a 1-13 defeat to Cardiff Junior Devils 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.
MK Storm u16 A currently sit in 11th place with 0 points from 18 games played. They are projected to maintain their current position through the remaining 2 games, finishing with approximately 0 points.
The concerning form rating of 0/100 reflects difficult recent results. Contributing factors are limited goalscoring (1.2 goals/game) and defensive vulnerabilities (8.7 conceded/game).
Performance has been consistent regardless of venue: 0-11-0 at home and 0-8-0 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 11th to 11th 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 | 11 | — | — |
| Points | 0 | — | — |
| Wins | 0 | — | — |
| GF | 15 | — | — |
| GD | -157 | — | — |
Chelmsford will be heavy favourites when they face MK, but league position doesn't always tell the full story. MK will be hoping to spring a surprise.
Chelmsford boast the stronger attack this season, averaging 5.5 goals per game compared to MK's 0.8. That firepower could prove decisive if they find their rhythm early.
Defensively, Chelmsford have been more solid, conceding 2.4 goals per game. MK will need to tighten up at the back, having let in 9.6 on average.
Chelmsford carry momentum into this one with 13 wins from 18 games (72% win rate). MK will be hoping to turn their form around.
The league table tells its own story - Chelmsford sit 3rd while MK find themselves in 11th. That 8 place gap will add extra motivation for the visitors to make a statement.
Chelmsford's goal difference of +56 highlights their overall dominance this season.
Based on the numbers, Chelmsford look well-placed to take all three points here. MK will need to be at their best to prevent what could be a comfortable home victory.
| 16 |
| 1 |
| 0 |
| 1 |
| 0.06 |
| Liam Gregory#46DIV · U16 SOUTH 2LOAN | 18 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.06 |
| Matthew Langston#40LOAN | 19 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.05 |
| Taylor Davies-Muir#71LOAN | 14 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.07 |
| Thomas Bracey#28DIV · U16 SOUTH 2LOAN | 17 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.06 |
| Charlie Gordon#59DIV · U16 SOUTH 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Cory Haynes#90DIV · U16 SOUTH 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Denis Dudko#55DIV · U16 SOUTH 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Filip Harbut#22DIV · U16 SOUTH 2 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Frankie MoriartyLOAN | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Jack Duguid#5UP · U14 SOUTH 2DIV · U16 SOUTH 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Jacob Robbins#29DIV · U16 SOUTH 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Jamie Li#39UP · U14 SOUTH 2DIV · U16 SOUTH 2LOAN | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Lilianna Bielecka#66LOAN | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Max Gray#34UP · U14 SOUTH 2DIV · U16 SOUTH 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Riley Jacobson#11DIV · U16 SOUTH 2LOAN | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Riley Mills#98DIV · U16 SOUTH 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Ruby Roche#97LOAN | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
