Widnes Wild Academy are struggling for form, managing just 6 points from their last 6 games (33% of available points). Their 2-0-4 (W-D-L) record shows difficulties picking up results, with 4 defeats outweighing the 2 wins.
Concern mounts as the team is on a 4-game losing streak. Finding a way to stop the rot and get back to winning ways is the immediate priority. 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 4.8 goals per game with 29 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 32 goals at an alarming 5.3 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. A negative goal difference of -3 highlights the team is being outscored across these fixtures.
Performance has been fairly consistent regardless of venue - 1 wins from 2 at home and 1 from 4 on the road.
Jack Morton has been solid in goal with a 85.5% save percentage and 4.40 GAA across 5 games. While there's room for improvement, the goaltending has been respectable.
Most recently, a 0-4 defeat to Deeside Dragons Academy u14N1 was a tough lesson to absorb. Notably, 2 emphatic wins by 3+ goals show the team can be dominant on their day.
