MK Storm u19 A claimed a well-deserved victory home, defeating Swindon Lions - U19A 3-1 in an entertaining contest. A cagey first period saw neither side find the breakthrough, but the team grew into the game and eventually found their rhythm.
The goals were shared around with Joshua Furnell, Samuel Rickard and Jacob Maidment all getting on the scoresheet, demonstrating great teamwork in the final third.
The playmaking was spread across the team, with Erin Russell, Harry Hibberd, Jacob Maidment 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Purcell#64DIV · U19 NATIONAL | 18 | 15 | 9 | 24 | 1.33 |
| Lewis Conroy#63DIV · U19 NATIONAL | 14 | 11 | 4 | 15 | 1.07 |
| Oliver Broyd#34 | 18 | 3 | 11 | 14 | 0.78 |
| Jacob Maidment#88 | 16 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 0.69 |
| William Rees#43 | 18 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 0.61 |
| Harry Foster#92DIV · U19 NATIONAL | 6 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 1.67 |
| Samuel Rickard#65 | 18 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 0.56 |
| Harry Hibberd#67 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 0.44 |
| Joshua Furnell#33 | 15 |
MK Storm u19 A are struggling for form, managing just 7 points from their last 6 games (39% of available points). Their 2-1-3 (W-D-L) record shows a balanced run of results.
The team has won their last 2 matches, building positive momentum heading into upcoming fixtures. 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 reasonably productive with 17 goals at 2.8 per game. There's room for improvement, but the team is creating and converting chances. Encouragingly, scoring has improved in recent games, suggesting the forwards are finding their shooting boots.
The defense has leaked 33 goals at an alarming 5.5 per game. This vulnerability is putting enormous pressure on the attack to outscore opponents, which isn't sustainable long-term. Concerningly, more goals have been shipped recently, suggesting concentration or fatigue issues. The concerning -16 goal difference underlines the need for improvement at both ends.
Home ice has been a fortress - 2 wins from 5 home games versus just 0 wins from 1 road trips. Making the most of home advantage will be crucial going forward.
In goal, Alfie Duguid has been exceptional with a 93.0% save percentage and 11.68 goals against average across 12 appearances. This elite netminding has been crucial to the team's results, with 410 saves from 441 shots faced.
Most recently, a 3-1 victory over Swindon Lions - U19A was a confident performance. However, 2 heavy defeats by 3+ goals are concerning and suggest the team can struggle when things go wrong.
MK Storm u19 A currently sit in 3rd place with 28 points from 18 games played. They are projected to maintain their current position through the remaining 0 games, finishing with approximately 28 points.
The form rating of 56/100 indicates average recent performances. Key factors include strong attacking output (4.3 goals/game) and defensive vulnerabilities (3.8 conceded/game). Encouragingly, results are trending upward with more points earned in recent fixtures compared to earlier in the season.
Interestingly, the team has performed better on the road (6-3-0) than at home (3-5-1). This 67% away win rate provides confidence for upcoming travels.
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 high-scoring offense and good away form provide a solid foundation for the run-in.
| Metric | This Season | Last Season | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Position | 3 | — | — |
| Points | 28 | — | — |
| Wins | 9 | — | — |
| GF | 67 | — | — |
| GD | 3 | — | — |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 6 |
| 0.40 |
| Alfie Adams#94UP · U16 SOUTH 1 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.14 |
| Dylan Furnell#32UP · U16 SOUTH 1DIV · U19 SOUTH 2 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.07 |
| Erin Russell#5 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.11 |
| Ivaylo Gaytanski#86 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.06 |
| Liam Gregory#46UP · U16 SOUTH 1 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.13 |
| Matthew Langston#40UP · U16 SOUTH 1 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.09 |
| Oliver Cole#6UP · U16 SOUTH 1 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.09 |
| Alfie Duguid#37 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Alfie-Jack Kennedy#70DIV · U19 NATIONALLOAN | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Caitlin Gavriel#12UP · U16 SOUTH 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Ethan Tustain#78 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Filip Harbut#22UP · U16 SOUTH 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Frankie Moriarty#75UP · U16 SOUTH 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Luke Davis#8DIV · U19 SOUTH 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Nicholas Bixler#89 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Oliver Davis#2UP · U16 SOUTH 1DIV · U19 SOUTH 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Yvie Jordan#23DIV · U19 SOUTH 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
