Solihull Junior Barons delivered a dominant performance home against Deeside Dragons Academy, cruising to an emphatic 11-1 victory. The team controlled proceedings from start to finish, dominating all three periods in a comprehensive display.
Jackson Jordan stole the show with a sensational hat-trick, proving unstoppable in front of goal throughout the match. Max Hammond (2), Alfie Bythell (2), Tommy Kolisek (2), William Eley and Alfie Newell also found the net to complete the scoring.
Alfie Newell was instrumental in the build-up play, racking up 4 assists and creating chance after chance.
Overall, a positive result that will give the team confidence heading into their next fixture.
| Player | GP | G | A | P | P/GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oscar Lee#68 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 25 | 1.92 |
| Alfie Newell#38 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 24 | 1.71 |
| Riley Hubbuck#97UP · U14 NORTH 1DIV · U16 NORTH 2 | 14 | 8 | 15 | 23 | 1.64 |
| Tommy Kolisek#66 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 23 | 1.53 |
| Max Hammond#10 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 14 | 0.93 |
| Noah Bruce#39 | 15 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 0.60 |
| Alfie Bythell#23 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 0.53 |
| Jake Burton#17 | 15 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 0.47 |
| Ace Holmes#15 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
Solihull Junior Barons have had mixed results recently, picking up 9 points from 6 games - 50% of the maximum available. Their 3-0-3 (W-D-L) record shows a balanced run of results.
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 devastating, averaging 6.0 goals per game with 36 total goals in 6 matches. This level of firepower puts immense pressure on opponents and provides a cushion for the defense.
The defense has leaked 23 goals at an alarming 3.8 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 impressive +13 goal difference reflects overall dominance in recent matches.
Interestingly, the team has been stronger on the road with 2 wins from 3 away games compared to 1 from 3 at home. Finding ways to replicate that away form in front of home fans would boost results.
Tye White has been a reliable presence between the pipes, posting a 88.8% save percentage and 3.28 GAA. With 6 wins from 13 games, the goaltending has been a strength.
Most recently, a 11-1 victory over Deeside Dragons Academy was a dominant display. Notably, 2 emphatic wins by 3+ goals show the team can be dominant on their day.
Solihull Junior Barons currently sit in 5th place with 23 points from 15 games played. They are projected to maintain their current position through the remaining 1 games, finishing with approximately 25 points.
With a solid form rating of 72/100, the team is performing well. Their recent success is driven by strong attacking output (6.8 goals/game) and defensive vulnerabilities (2.9 conceded/game).
Performance has been consistent regardless of venue: 4-3-1 at home and 3-3-1 away. Only 0% of remaining games are at home, making the run-in tougher.
The projected finish range of 5th to 5th 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 | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Points | 23 | 17 | +6 |
| Wins | 7 | 8 | -1 |
| GF | 77 | 57 | +31 |
| GD | 25 | -6 | +31 |
Manchester and Solihull are separated by just 1 place in the table, making this a genuine six-pointer for both teams.
Offensively, there's little to separate these two sides - both average around 4.8 goals per game, so expect chances at both ends.
Both defenses have been similarly tested this season, each conceding around 3.9 goals per game.
Form-wise, both teams have been fairly evenly matched with similar win rates this season.
Solihull's goal difference of +25 highlights their overall dominance this season.
Based on the numbers, Solihull look well-placed to take all three points here. Manchester will need to be at their best to prevent what could be a comfortable home victory.
| 0.42 |
| Darragh Gantley#24 | 13 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 0.38 |
| Stephen Corley#13DIV · U16 NORTH 2 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0.38 |
| Jackson Jordan#92UP · U14 NORTH 1DIV · U16 NORTH 2 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0.57 |
| Josh Gamble#31DIV · U16 NORTH 2 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.20 |
| Maisie Wakeford#74 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.15 |
| William Eley#19DIV · U16 NORTH 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.67 |
| Kyle Bower#12UP · U14 NORTH 1DIV · U16 NORTH 2 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.08 |
| Abraham Barber#42DIV · U16 NORTH 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Dominik Bakalar#3UP · U14 NORTH 1DIV · U16 NORTH 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Guy Teeple#72UP · U14 NORTH 1DIV · U16 NORTH 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Jackson Dudley#4UP · U14 NORTH 1DIV · U16 NORTH 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Joey Kolisek#7UP · U14 NORTH 1DIV · U16 NORTH 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Lyle Gallagher#88UP · U14 NORTH 1DIV · U16 NORTH 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Tye White#51 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
