Widnes Wild Academy claimed a well-deserved victory away, defeating Whitley Bay Arrows 6-4 in an entertaining contest. A fast start set the tone as they took control early with a commanding 1-0 first period, never looking back from there.
Finley Fleming and Jan Skriniar each bagged a brace in a clinical team performance, showcasing the depth of firepower available. Sam Ives and Logan Dean-Nicholls also got on the scoresheet to round off the scoring.
Jan Skriniar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan Skriniar#97 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 33 | 2.20 |
| Kian Liversage#26 | 12 | 17 | 5 | 22 | 1.83 |
| Logan Dean-Nicholls#60 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 15 | 1.00 |
| Myles Ormiston#37 | 14 | 15 | 0 | 15 | 1.07 |
| Finley Fleming#96 | 15 | 8 | 5 | 13 | 0.87 |
| Adam Nowak#15 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 1.38 |
| Belle Marfleet#92 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0.31 |
| Oscar Cass#9 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0.50 |
| Sam Ives#13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0.44 |
| Timur Avgucevics |
Widnes Wild Academy have had mixed results recently, picking up 10 points from 6 games - 56% of the maximum available. Their 3-1-2 (W-D-L) record shows a balanced run of results.
The team has won their last 2 matches, building positive momentum heading into upcoming fixtures. 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 5.7 goals per game with 34 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 21 goals at an alarming 3.5 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 +13 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.
Zoja Skriniar has been solid in goal with a 80.4% save percentage and 5.50 GAA across 2 games. While there's room for improvement, the goaltending has been respectable.
Most recently, a 6-4 victory over Whitley Bay Arrows was a confident performance. Notably, 2 emphatic wins by 3+ goals show the team can be dominant on their day.
Widnes Wild Academy currently sit in 3rd place with 31 points from 14 games played. They are projected to maintain their current position through the remaining 2 games, finishing with approximately 34 points.
With a solid form rating of 73/100, the team is performing well. Their recent success is driven by strong attacking output (6.7 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: 6-1-1 at home and 4-2-0 away. Only 0% of remaining games are at home, making the run-in tougher.
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.
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 | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Points | 31 | 15 | +16 |
| Wins | 10 | 7 | +3 |
| GF | 110 | 74 | +63 |
| GD | 80 | 17 | +63 |
A clash between two of the league's best as Telford welcome Widnes. Both sides have been in impressive form and will be targeting all three points in this top of the table showdown.
Telford boast the stronger attack this season, averaging 10.1 goals per game compared to Widnes's 7.9. That firepower could prove decisive if they find their rhythm early.
Both defenses have been similarly tested this season, each conceding around 2.0 goals per game.
Form-wise, both teams have been fairly evenly matched with similar win rates this season.
Telford's goal difference of +113 highlights their overall dominance this season.
Based on the numbers, Telford look well-placed to take all three points here. Widnes will need to be at their best to prevent what could be a comfortable home victory.
| 11 |
| 3 |
| 0 |
| 3 |
| 0.27 |
| Euan Cunningham#84 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.14 |
| Ffion Huckfield#18 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.13 |
| Blake North#89 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.11 |
| Cenzie Huckfield#56 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.07 |
| Poppy Marfleet#2 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.07 |
| Samuel Deere#8DIV · U12 NORTH 1 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.08 |
| Aiden Yau Long Tse | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Cain Murphy#87DIV · U12 NORTH 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Daniel Milnes#25DIV · U12 NORTH 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Ison Lee | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Kian Jamieson#17 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Levi Oliver Turbek#6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Luke Lees#77 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Noah Hepburn | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Oliver Hooton#47 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Sam Westwood | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Stanislav Holub | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Zoja Skriniar#88 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
