Widnes Wild Academy faced a tough challenge home against a strong Solihull Junior Barons side, with the final score 1-6. Plenty of learning opportunities from this one.
The team will take the positives from this performance and come back stronger in their next outing.
| Player | GP | G | A | P | P/GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kian Liversage#26UP · U12 NORTH 2DIV · U14 NORTH 1 | 17 | 20 | 12 | 32 | 1.88 |
| Blake Dean-Nicholls#59DIV · U14 NORTH 1 | 19 | 19 | 4 | 23 | 1.21 |
| Jan Skriniar#97UP · U12 NORTH 2DIV · U14 NORTH 1 | 18 | 14 | 7 | 21 | 1.17 |
| Levi Oliver Turbek#6UP · U12 NORTH 2DIV · U14 NORTH 1 | 15 | 11 | 3 | 14 | 0.93 |
| Stanley Shearn#66DIV · U14 NORTH 1 | 18 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 0.78 |
| Maciej Nowak#93DIV · U14 NORTH 1 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 0.86 |
| Myles Ormiston#37UP · U12 NORTH 2DIV · U14 NORTH 1 | 18 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 0.67 |
Widnes Wild Academy 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.
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 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. Encouragingly, scoring has improved in recent games, suggesting the forwards are finding their shooting boots.
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 +8 goal difference reflects overall dominance in recent matches.
Interestingly, the team has been stronger on the road with 2 wins from 3 away games compared to 1 from 3 at home. Finding ways to replicate that away form in front of home fans would boost results.
In goal, Joseph Rustage has been exceptional with a 96.5% save percentage and 5.42 goals against average across 4 appearances. This elite netminding has been crucial to the team's results, with 137 saves from 142 shots faced.
Most recently, a 1-6 defeat to Solihull Junior Barons was a tough lesson to absorb. Notably, 2 emphatic wins by 3+ goals show the team can be dominant on their day.
Widnes Wild Academy currently sit in 4th place with 31 points from 19 games played. Based on current form, they are projected to climb 1 place to finish 3rd with an estimated 33 points.
A form rating of 48/100 highlights some struggles. Areas of concern include strong attacking output (4.7 goals/game) and defensive vulnerabilities (3.8 conceded/game). There are signs of a dip in form, with fewer points being picked up in recent games.
Performance has been consistent regardless of venue: 5-4-1 at home and 5-3-1 away. The remaining schedule looks favourable, with opponents averaging below the league mean. Only 0% of remaining games are at home, making the run-in tougher.
The projected finish range of 3rd to 4th 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.
Lancashire and Widnes are separated by just 1 place in the table, making this a genuine six-pointer for both teams.
Widnes boast the stronger attack this season, averaging 5.9 goals per game compared to Lancashire's 2.5. That firepower could prove decisive if they find their rhythm early.
Defensively, Widnes have been more solid, conceding 3.0 goals per game. Lancashire will need to tighten up at the back, having let in 9.2 on average.
Widnes carry momentum into this one with 10 wins from 19 games (53% win rate). Lancashire will be hoping to turn their form around.
Widnes's goal difference of +55 highlights their overall dominance this season.
Based on the numbers, Widnes look well-placed to take all three points here. Lancashire will need to be at their best to prevent what could be a comfortable home victory.
| Elias Boardman#40DIV · U14 NORTH 1 |
| 19 |
| 5 |
| 6 |
| 11 |
| 0.58 |
| Alexander Abram#79DIV · U14 NORTH 1 | 19 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 0.47 |
| Oscar Cass#9UP · U12 NORTH 2DIV · U14 NORTH 1 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 0.73 |
| Adam Nowak#15UP · U12 NORTH 2DIV · U14 NORTH 1 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0.36 |
| Lucas Hawksworth#81 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0.17 |
| Poppy Marfleet#2UP · U12 NORTH 2 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0.18 |
| Finley Fleming#96UP · U12 NORTH 2 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.29 |
| Ollie Cliffe#5DIV · U14 NORTH 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1.00 |
| Pak Hei Poon#33 | 17 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.12 |
| Alex Owens#34 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.06 |
| Archie Leach#24 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.07 |
| Belle Marfleet#92UP · U12 NORTH 2DIV · U14 NORTH 1 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.06 |
| Cenzie Huckfield#56UP · U12 NORTH 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Elliott Fishwick#23 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Ethan Liversage#29DIV · U14 NORTH 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| F HuckfieldUP · U12 NORTH 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Indra Gylee-Evans#79DIV · U14 NORTH 1LOAN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Joseph Rustage#21DIV · U14 NORTH 1 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Kian JamiesonUP · U12 NORTH 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Lucas Hennen | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Noah Marfleet#11DIV · U14 NORTH 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Samuel DeereUP · U12 NORTH 1DIV · U14 NORTH 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
