Whitley Bay Arrows delivered a dominant performance away against Lancashire Lightning, cruising to an emphatic 12-0 victory. A cagey first period saw neither side find the breakthrough, but the team grew into the game and eventually found their rhythm.
Overall, a positive result that will give the team confidence heading into their next fixture.
| Player | GP | G | A | P | P/GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Appleby#77 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 1.11 |
| Flynn Myles#54 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 0.57 |
| Samuel Brierley#7DIV · U12 NORTH 1 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0.50 |
| Stanislaw Taylor#16 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0.36 |
| Ozzie Bryan#98 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0.33 |
| Austen Fairbairn#34DIV · U12 NORTH 1 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0.21 |
| Bobby West-Liddell#17 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0.25 |
| Charles Brierley#80DIV · U12 NORTH 1 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0.27 |
| Billy Smith#94 | 13 |
Whitley Bay Arrows 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 6.7 goals per game with 40 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 25 goals at an alarming 4.2 per game. This vulnerability is putting enormous pressure on the attack to outscore opponents, which isn't sustainable long-term. Positively, fewer goals have been conceded recently, indicating improved defensive organization. The impressive +15 goal difference reflects overall dominance in recent matches.
Home ice has been a fortress - 2 wins from 3 home games versus just 1 wins from 3 road trips. Making the most of home advantage will be crucial going forward.
Cory Dunn has been solid in goal with a 85.2% save percentage and 13.33 GAA across 4 games. While there's room for improvement, the goaltending has been respectable.
Most recently, a 12-0 victory over Lancashire Lightning was a dominant display. Notably, 2 emphatic wins by 3+ goals show the team can be dominant on their day.
Whitley Bay Arrows currently sit in 5th place with 21 points from 16 games played. However, current form suggests they may slip 1 place to finish 6th with around 21 points.
A form rating of 48/100 highlights some struggles. Areas of concern include strong attacking output (5.4 goals/game) and defensive vulnerabilities (6 conceded/game).
Performance has been consistent regardless of venue: 4-4-0 at home and 3-5-0 away.
The projected finish range of 5th to 6th 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 defensive struggles will be key.
| Metric | This Season | Last Season | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Position | 5 | — | — |
| Points | 21 | — | — |
| Wins | 7 | — | — |
| GF | 83 | — | — |
| GD | -22 | — | — |
| 1 |
| 1 |
| 2 |
| 0.15 |
| Cory Dunn#11DIV · U12 NORTH 1 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.14 |
| Joseph BradleyDIV · U12 NORTH 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1.00 |
| Oliver Stapleton#68 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.15 |
| Archie Appleby#18 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.13 |
| Lucius Hamer#93DIV · U12 NORTH 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.13 |
| Peter Fauszt#19 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.07 |
| Charlie Young#24 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Donnie Steele-Dunn#11 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Evelyn Walsh#15 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Frankie Hart#3DIV · U12 NORTH 1LOAN | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Freddy Quinn#4 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Jack Wildsmith#64 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Jaxson Steele-Dunn | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Rory Dunn | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Ruby Close#45 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Samuel Sproat#14 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Winter Hails#23 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
