Sheffield Shadows Under 16 competed hard away against Deeside Dragons u16 Girls, eventually going down 4-7 in a game that provided valuable 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maddison-Rose Walker#91 | 13 | 20 | 12 | 32 | 2.46 |
| Matilda Rayner#52 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 23 | 1.64 |
| Caitlin Wilson#61 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 0.87 |
| Lexie Yellott-Bilby#44 | 12 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 0.83 |
| Lyla-Jaye Smith#7 | 15 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 0.60 |
| Emine Sucu#12 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 0.57 |
| Heidi Flame-Parnham#34 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 0.43 |
| Emily Benwell#83 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0.27 |
| Amy Hobson#56 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.14 |
Sheffield Shadows Under 16 are struggling for form, managing just 3 points from their last 6 games (17% of available points). Their 1-0-5 (W-D-L) record shows difficulties picking up results, with 5 defeats outweighing the 1 wins.
Concern mounts as the team is on a 4-game losing streak. Finding a way to stop the rot and get back to winning ways is the immediate priority. 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 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 37 goals at an alarming 6.2 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 -24 goal difference underlines the need for improvement at both ends.
Interestingly, the team has been stronger on the road with 1 wins from 3 away games compared to 0 from 3 at home. Finding ways to replicate that away form in front of home fans would boost results.
Aria Caldwell has been a reliable presence between the pipes, posting a 88.2% save percentage and 4.00 GAA. With 1 wins from 1 games, the goaltending has been a strength.
Most recently, a 4-7 defeat to Deeside Dragons u16 Girls was a tough lesson to absorb. However, 4 heavy defeats by 3+ goals are concerning and suggest the team can struggle when things go wrong.
Sheffield Shadows Under 16 currently sit in 7th place with 11 points from 15 games played. They are projected to maintain their current position through the remaining 1 games, finishing with approximately 11 points.
The concerning form rating of 13/100 reflects difficult recent results. Contributing factors are strong attacking output (3.7 goals/game) and defensive vulnerabilities (6.1 conceded/game). There are signs of a dip in form, with fewer points being picked up in recent games.
Performance has been consistent regardless of venue: 2-4-1 at home and 3-5-0 away. The remaining schedule is tough, with opponents averaging above the league mean. 100% of remaining games are at home, which should help.
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 | 3 | -4 |
| Points | 11 | 14 | -3 |
| Wins | 5 | 6 | -1 |
| GF | 70 | 48 | -43 |
| GD | -22 | 21 | -43 |
Deeside have been the form side recently and will look to continue their good run against Sheffield, who have found wins harder to come by.
Deeside boast the stronger attack this season, averaging 6.6 goals per game compared to Sheffield's 4.7. That firepower could prove decisive if they find their rhythm early.
Defensively, Deeside have been more solid, conceding 2.4 goals per game. Sheffield will need to tighten up at the back, having let in 6.1 on average.
Deeside carry momentum into this one with 13 wins from 15 games (87% win rate). Sheffield will be hoping to turn their form around.
The league table tells its own story - Deeside sit 2nd while Sheffield find themselves in 7th. That 5 place gap will add extra motivation for the visitors to make a statement.
Deeside's goal difference of +63 highlights their overall dominance this season.
Based on the numbers, Deeside look well-placed to take all three points here. Sheffield will need to be at their best to prevent what could be a comfortable home victory.
| Chloe Oxley#71 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.22 |
| Evie Tyrer-Cresswell#27 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.14 |
| Holly Hancock#72 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.17 |
| Katelyn Colquitt-Gould#80 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.13 |
| Matilda Wilson#96LOAN | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2.00 |
| Molly Hickman#58 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.17 |
| Aria Caldwell#30LOAN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Ella Gilliver#2 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Paige Evans#4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Phoebe Revill#38 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
