Whitley Bay Braves U19 N1 delivered a dominant performance home against Manchester Storm Academy U19, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Jardine#46DIV · U19 NATIONAL | 13 | 29 | 16 | 45 | 3.46 |
| Ethan Dunn#11DIV · U19 NATIONAL | 13 | 14 | 17 | 31 | 2.38 |
| Jack Williams#78 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 29 | 1.53 |
| George Cowey#34 | 18 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 1.39 |
| Ben Wood#37 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 1.33 |
| Evie-Mae Tindale#6UP · U16 NORTH 1 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 0.62 |
| Aaron Hadfield#88UP · U16 NORTH 1 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 0.33 |
| Jacob Barnes#17UP · U16 NORTH 1 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 0.33 |
| Jack Mcveigh |
Whitley Bay Braves U19 N1 are in solid form, earning 13 points from their last 6 games (72% of available points). Their 4-1-1 (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. 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 6.2 goals per game with 37 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.
There's work to do defensively with 16 goals conceded (2.7 per game). Tightening up at the back would take pressure off the attack and lead to more comfortable results. The impressive +21 goal difference reflects overall dominance in recent matches.
Home ice has been a fortress - 3 wins from 3 home games versus just 1 wins from 3 road trips. Making the most of home advantage will be crucial going forward.
In goal, Jacob Midgley has been exceptional with a 93.1% save percentage and 4.01 goals against average across 14 appearances. This elite netminding has been crucial to the team's results, with 351 saves from 377 shots faced.
Most recently, a 12-0 victory over Manchester Storm Academy U19 was a dominant display. Notably, 3 emphatic wins by 3+ goals show the team can be dominant on their day.
Whitley Bay Braves U19 N1 currently sit in 2nd place with 46 points from 19 games played. They are projected to maintain their current position through the remaining 0 games, finishing with approximately 46 points.
The team is in outstanding form with a rating of 86/100. This exceptional run has been built on strong attacking output (6.4 goals/game) and defensive vulnerabilities (2.6 conceded/game).
Home advantage has been significant, with a 10-0-0 record at home compared to 4-5-1 on the road. This 100% home win rate versus 40% away suggests the remaining home fixtures will be crucial.
The projected finish range of 2nd to 2nd 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 | 2 | 6 | +4 |
| Points | 46 | 9 | +37 |
| Wins | 14 | 4 | +10 |
| GF | 110 | 49 | +100 |
| GD | 54 | -46 | +100 |
| 15 |
| 4 |
| 1 |
| 5 |
| 0.33 |
| Luke Stoker#25UP · U16 NORTH 1 | 18 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0.28 |
| Lucas Beddoes#63UP · U16 NORTH 1 | 16 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0.25 |
| Matthew Emmerson#48UP · U16 NORTH 1 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0.40 |
| Quillan Carter-Metcalfe#73 | 18 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0.22 |
| Archie Steel#29UP · U16 NORTH 1 | 18 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.11 |
| Nathan Hartley#84UP · U16 NORTH 1 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.12 |
| Christopher West#7DIV · U19 NORTH 2 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.13 |
| Poppy Skelton#74UP · U16 NORTH 1 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.13 |
| Caitlin Eastwood#13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Ferris Groot#15UP · U16 NORTH 1DIV · U19 NATIONAL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Fred Skelton#40UP · U16 NORTH 1 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Heidi Dunn#27UP · U16 NORTH 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Holly Smith#36UP · U16 NORTH 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Jacob Midgley#72 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Niall Dixon#56UP · U16 NORTH 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Owen Severn#1 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Stuart Hall#57UP · U16 NORTH 1 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Tito Man | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Wai Ngo Ryo Man#31UP · U16 NORTH 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
