- Invicta Mavericks U16 vs Peterborough Phantoms U16 · Mar 28, 202639 days overdue — contact Peterborough Phantoms U16 manager
Peterborough Phantoms competed hard away against Haringey Hounds, eventually going down 1-5 in a game that provided valuable experience. After a challenging 0-3 first period, the team showed resilience and never stopped working, gaining valuable match experience.
Frankie Parnell grabbed the all-important goal for the team, making their chance count when it mattered.
The team will take the positives from this performance and come back stronger in their next outing.
| Player | GP | G | A | P | P/GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frankie Parnell#18 | 13 | 18 | 14 | 32 | 2.46 |
| Riley Bradford#43 | 14 | 23 | 6 | 29 | 2.07 |
| Ethan Kuklis#19 | 17 | 7 | 14 | 21 | 1.24 |
| Oleksii Teliupa#12 | 19 | 9 | 7 | 16 | 0.84 |
| Harley Johnson#10 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 0.92 |
| Benjamin Saville#11 | 19 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 0.53 |
| Jenson Nash#21 | 17 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 0.59 |
| Matthew Clutton#20 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 0.56 |
| Ernie Yardley#17UP · U14 SOUTH 2 | 13 | 0 |
Peterborough Phantoms are struggling for form, managing just 6 points from their last 6 games (33% of available points). Their 2-0-4 (W-D-L) record shows difficulties picking up results, with 4 defeats outweighing the 2 wins.
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 13 goals at 2.2 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 30 goals at an alarming 5.0 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 -17 goal difference underlines the need for improvement at both ends.
Home ice has been a fortress - 2 wins from 4 home games versus just 0 wins from 2 road trips. Making the most of home advantage will be crucial going forward.
Mason Herring has been solid in goal with a 84.1% save percentage and 4.25 GAA across 6 games. While there's room for improvement, the goaltending has been respectable.
Most recently, a 1-5 defeat to Haringey Hounds was a tough lesson to absorb. However, 3 heavy defeats by 3+ goals are concerning and suggest the team can struggle when things go wrong.
Peterborough Phantoms currently sit in 8th place with 22 points from 18 games played. They are projected to maintain their current position through the remaining 2 games, finishing with approximately 24 points.
The concerning form rating of 26/100 reflects difficult recent results. Contributing factors are strong attacking output (3.2 goals/game) and defensive vulnerabilities (6.2 conceded/game). Encouragingly, results are trending upward with more points earned in recent fixtures compared to earlier in the season.
Performance has been consistent regardless of venue: 3-5-1 at home and 5-5-0 away.
The projected finish range of 8th to 8th 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 | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Points | 22 | 16 | +6 |
| Wins | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| GF | 74 | 74 | -22 |
| GD | -19 | 3 | -22 |
Cardiff make the trip to face Peterborough in what should be an entertaining contest.
Cardiff boast the stronger attack this season, averaging 5.2 goals per game compared to Peterborough's 4.1. That firepower could prove decisive if they find their rhythm early.
Defensively, Cardiff have been more solid, conceding 3.3 goals per game. Peterborough will need to tighten up at the back, having let in 5.2 on average.
Cardiff carry momentum into this one with 10 wins from 17 games (59% win rate). Peterborough will be hoping to turn their form around.
The league table tells its own story - Cardiff sit 4th while Peterborough find themselves in 8th. That 4 place gap will add extra motivation for the visitors to make a statement.
Cardiff's goal difference of +33 highlights their overall dominance this season.
Based on the numbers, Cardiff look well-placed to take all three points here. Peterborough will need to be at their best to prevent what could be a comfortable home victory.
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| 2 |
| 0.15 |
| Ivan Frusevych#77 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.11 |
| Jake Saville#29 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.11 |
| Archie Lambie#8UP · U14 SOUTH 2 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.07 |
| Harrison Grief#26UP · U14 SOUTH 2 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.10 |
| Rodrigo Buss#4UP · U14 SOUTH 2 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.06 |
| Carter Hennek#61 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| E NowikDIV · U16 SOUTH 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Gabriel Parry#5DIV · U16 SOUTH 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Gustas Zdebskis#27UP · U14 SOUTH 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Harry Lambert#64UP · U14 SOUTH 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Henry Thomas#35UP · U14 SOUTH 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Henryk Karski#78UP · U14 SOUTH 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Jacob Collett#95UP · U14 SOUTH 2DIV · U16 SOUTH 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Jake Radev#88DIV · U16 SOUTH 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Markuss Vilcans#91 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Mason Herring#31 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Ryan Lambert#25UP · U14 SOUTH 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |