Solihull Junior Barons U19D1 pushed Manchester Storm Academy U19 all the way in a hard-fought 7-8 contest away, showing great character despite the narrow defeat.
Tommy Kolisek and Oliver Bennison each bagged a brace in a clinical team performance, showcasing the depth of firepower available. Daniel Reynolds, Ace Holmes and Oliver Bruce also got on the scoresheet to round off the scoring.
Oliver Bruce was instrumental in the build-up play, racking up 3 assists and creating chance after chance.
The team will take the positives from this performance and come back stronger in their next outing.
| Player | GP | G | A | P | P/GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Bruce#89 | 19 | 18 | 30 | 48 | 2.53 |
| Tommy Kolisek#66UP · U16 NORTH 1DIV · U19 NORTH 2 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 46 | 2.42 |
| Oliver Bennison#96DIV · U19 NORTH 2 | 19 | 15 | 18 | 33 | 1.74 |
| Alfie Newell#38UP · U16 NORTH 1DIV · U19 NORTH 2 | 19 | 15 | 9 | 24 | 1.26 |
| Oscar Lee#68UP · U16 NORTH 1DIV · U19 NORTH 2 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 18 | 1.29 |
| Finley Kavia Radford#18DIV · U19 NORTH 2 | 19 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 0.84 |
| Max Hammond#10UP · U16 NORTH 1DIV · U19 NORTH 2 | 12 | 3 | 13 | 16 | 1.33 |
| Daniel Reynolds |
Solihull Junior Barons U19D1 are struggling for form, managing just 7 points from their last 6 games (39% of available points). Their 2-1-3 (W-D-L) record shows a balanced run of results.
Back-to-back defeats have been a setback, and the team will be eager to respond with a positive result. 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 5.3 goals per game with 32 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 leaked 26 goals at an alarming 4.3 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 +6 goal difference reflects overall dominance in recent matches.
Performance has been fairly consistent regardless of venue - 1 wins from 3 at home and 1 from 3 on the road.
Michael Yin Chi Lam has been a reliable presence between the pipes, posting a 89.5% save percentage and 2.35 GAA. With 8 wins from 13 games, the goaltending has been a strength.
Most recently, a 7-8 defeat to Manchester Storm Academy U19 was a narrow setback that could have gone either way. Notably, 2 emphatic wins by 3+ goals show the team can be dominant on their day.
Solihull Junior Barons U19D1 currently sit in 3rd place with 35 points from 20 games played. They are projected to maintain their current position through the remaining 0 games, finishing with approximately 35 points.
The form rating of 54/100 indicates average recent performances. Key factors include strong attacking output (6.4 goals/game) and defensive vulnerabilities (3.9 conceded/game).
Home advantage has been significant, with a 7-3-0 record at home compared to 4-4-2 on the road. This 70% home win rate versus 40% away suggests the remaining home fixtures will be crucial.
The projected finish range of 3rd to 3rd reflects the uncertainty in any prediction. This narrow range suggests a relatively predictable finish, though close competition means every point will matter.
The outlook is neutral - there's potential for improvement, but also room for caution. Maintaining high-scoring offense while addressing 2-game losing streak will be key.
| Metric | This Season | Last Season | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Position | 3 | — | — |
| Points | 35 | — | — |
| Wins | 11 | — | — |
| GF | 121 | — | — |
| GD | 41 | — | — |
| 15 |
| 12 |
| 3 |
| 15 |
| 1.00 |
| Reon Betts#77DIV · U19 NORTH 2 | 18 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 0.61 |
| Jack Bickley#98DIV · U19 NORTH 2 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 0.77 |
| Ace Holmes#15UP · U16 NORTH 1DIV · U19 NORTH 2 | 16 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 0.44 |
| Jimi Green#11 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0.18 |
| Noah Bruce#39UP · U16 NORTH 1DIV · U19 NORTH 2 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0.16 |
| Charles Pegg#4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.50 |
| Darragh Gantley#24UP · U16 NORTH 1DIV · U19 NORTH 2 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.17 |
| Isaac Rayner#81DIV · U19 NORTH 2 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.20 |
| Jake Burton#17UP · U16 NORTH 1DIV · U19 NORTH 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.50 |
| Charlie Lee#88DIV · U19 NORTH 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Danny Kolisek#25DIV · U19 NORTH 2 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Erin Roche#97 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Michael Yin Chi Lam#33DIV · U19 NORTH 2 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Stephen Corley#13UP · U16 NORTH 1DIV · U19 NORTH 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
