Solihull Junior Barons claimed a well-deserved victory away, defeating Manchester Storm Academy 5-3 in an entertaining contest. A strong third period performance, where they outscored the opposition 3-0, proved decisive in determining the outcome.
Oscar Lee led the attack with two well-taken goals, showing excellent composure in front of goal. Max Hammond, Alfie Newell and Tommy Kolisek also got on the scoresheet to round off the scoring.
Riley Hubbuck provided an assist, helping to set up one of the goals.
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 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 27 | 1.93 |
| Alfie Newell#38 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 25 | 1.67 |
| Riley Hubbuck#97UP · U14 NORTH 1DIV · U16 NORTH 2 | 15 | 8 | 16 | 24 | 1.60 |
| Tommy Kolisek#66 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 24 | 1.50 |
| Max Hammond#10 | 16 | 10 | 5 | 15 | 0.94 |
| Noah Bruce#39 | 16 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 0.56 |
| Alfie Bythell#23 | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 0.50 |
| Jake Burton#17 | 16 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 0.44 |
| Ace Holmes#15 | 13 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
Solihull Junior Barons are in solid form, earning 12 points from their last 6 games (67% of available points). Their 4-0-2 (W-D-L) record shows a winning mentality with 4 victories in this stretch.
The team has won their last 2 matches, building positive momentum heading into upcoming fixtures.
The attack has been devastating, averaging 6.3 goals per game with 38 total goals in 6 matches. This level of firepower puts immense pressure on opponents and provides a cushion for the defense. Worryingly, goals have dried up in recent fixtures compared to earlier in this run.
The defense has leaked 22 goals at an alarming 3.7 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 +16 goal difference reflects overall dominance in recent matches.
Performance has been fairly consistent regardless of venue - 1 wins from 2 at home and 3 from 4 on the road.
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 5-3 victory over Manchester Storm Academy was a confident performance. 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 26 points from 16 games played. They are projected to maintain their current position through the remaining 0 games, finishing with approximately 26 points.
The team is in outstanding form with a rating of 80/100. This exceptional run has been built on strong attacking output (7.1 goals/game) and defensive vulnerabilities (3 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: 4-3-1 at home and 4-3-1 away.
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 | 26 | 17 | +9 |
| Wins | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| GF | 82 | 57 | +33 |
| GD | 27 | -6 | +33 |
| 0.38 |
| Darragh Gantley#24 | 14 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 0.36 |
| Stephen Corley#13DIV · U16 NORTH 2 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0.36 |
| 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 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.50 |
| Kyle Bower#12UP · U14 NORTH 1DIV · U16 NORTH 2 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.07 |
| 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 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Lyle Gallagher#88UP · U14 NORTH 1DIV · U16 NORTH 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Tye White#51 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
