Romford Raptors battled well away against Mini Warriors, and despite the 2-4 result, there were encouraging signs throughout the game.
Kamil Wojtyna and Joey Smith were both on target, finding the net once each to share the goalscoring duties.
George Lowe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Wilson#19 | 17 | 23 | 14 | 37 | 2.18 |
| Oliver Jendoletov | 17 | 22 | 9 | 31 | 1.82 |
| Charlie Barnard#63 | 17 | 16 | 1 | 17 | 1.00 |
| Kamil Wojtyna#34 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 16 | 1.78 |
| Joey Smith#86 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 0.73 |
| George Lowe#16 | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 0.50 |
| Cooper Bale#73 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 0.38 |
| Alexander Skazko#55 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0.33 |
| Bobby Forecast#14 | 17 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0.29 |
Romford Raptors are in exceptional form, picking up 15 points from 6 games - that's 83% of all available points. Their 5-0-1 (W-D-L) record shows a winning mentality with 5 victories in this stretch.
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 7.3 goals per game with 44 total goals in 6 matches. This level of firepower puts immense pressure on opponents and provides a cushion for the defense. Encouragingly, scoring has improved in recent games, suggesting the forwards are finding their shooting boots.
The defense has been respectable, allowing 11 goals at 1.8 per game. While there's always room for improvement, this is a solid foundation. Positively, fewer goals have been conceded recently, indicating improved defensive organization. The impressive +33 goal difference reflects overall dominance in recent matches.
Performance has been fairly consistent regardless of venue - 2 wins from 2 at home and 3 from 4 on the road.
In goal, Alfred Croney has been exceptional with a 94.4% save percentage and 3.10 goals against average across 12 appearances. This elite netminding has been crucial to the team's results, with 234 saves from 248 shots faced.
Most recently, a 2-4 defeat to Mini Warriors was a disappointing result. Notably, 5 emphatic wins by 3+ goals show the team can be dominant on their day.
Romford Raptors currently sit in 2nd place with 37 points from 18 games played. They are projected to maintain their current position through the remaining 0 games, finishing with approximately 37 points.
With a solid form rating of 74/100, the team is performing well. Their recent success is driven by strong attacking output (5.4 goals/game) and adequate defending (2.5 conceded/game). There are signs of a dip in form, with fewer points being picked up in recent games.
Home advantage has been significant, with a 7-2-0 record at home compared to 5-3-1 on the road. This 78% home win rate versus 56% away suggests the remaining home fixtures will be crucial.
The projected finish range of 2nd to 2nd 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 excellent current form and high-scoring offense provide a solid foundation for the run-in.
| Metric | This Season | Last Season | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Position | 2 | — | — |
| Points | 37 | — | — |
| Wins | 12 | — | — |
| GF | 111 | — | — |
| GD | 68 | — | — |
| Adrian Vabals#24 |
| 15 |
| 1 |
| 2 |
| 3 |
| 0.20 |
| Ekaterina Davies#17 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0.38 |
| Jack Paul#67 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0.20 |
| Oliver Herbert#5 | 17 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.12 |
| Alfreds Vilcans#95 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.06 |
| Luke Fowler#12 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.17 |
| Alfred Croney#39 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Alfred Smith#68 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Caleb Joseph#98 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Charlie Marrion#23 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Dylan Skowronski#1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Ethan Foley#85 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Felicity Blyth#18DIV · U12 SOUTH 1LOAN | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Franklin Mills | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Joshua Herbert | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Lilly-Rose Scott | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Reggie Fedden#31 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Rosie Terry#91 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
