Widnes Wild Academy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kian Liversage#26UP · U12 NORTH 2DIV · U14 NORTH 1 | 18 | 20 | 12 | 32 | 1.78 |
| Blake Dean-Nicholls#59DIV · U14 NORTH 1 | 20 | 19 | 4 | 23 | 1.15 |
| Jan Skriniar#97UP · U12 NORTH 2DIV · U14 NORTH 1 | 19 | 14 | 7 | 21 | 1.11 |
| Levi Oliver Turbek#6UP · U12 NORTH 2DIV · U14 NORTH 1 | 16 | 11 | 3 | 14 | 0.88 |
| Stanley Shearn#66DIV · U14 NORTH 1 | 19 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 0.74 |
| Maciej Nowak#93DIV · U14 NORTH 1 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 0.86 |
| Myles Ormiston#37UP · U12 NORTH 2DIV · U14 NORTH 1 | 19 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 0.63 |
Widnes Wild Academy are in solid form, earning 12 points from their last 6 games (67% of available points). Their 4-0-2 (W-D-L) record shows a winning mentality with 4 victories in this stretch.
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 6.7 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. Worryingly, goals have dried up in recent fixtures compared to earlier in this run.
There's work to do defensively with 17 goals conceded (2.8 per game). Tightening up at the back would take pressure off the attack and lead to more comfortable results. Concerningly, more goals have been shipped recently, suggesting concentration or fatigue issues. The impressive +23 goal difference reflects overall dominance in recent matches.
Interestingly, the team has been stronger on the road with 3 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 12-0 victory over Lancashire Lightning was a dominant display. Notably, 3 emphatic wins by 3+ goals show the team can be dominant on their day.
Widnes Wild Academy currently sit in 3rd place with 34 points from 20 games played. They are projected to maintain their current position through the remaining 0 games, finishing with approximately 34 points.
The form rating of 64/100 indicates average recent performances. Key factors include strong attacking output (5.8 goals/game) and defensive vulnerabilities (3.3 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 6-3-1 away.
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 good recent form and high-scoring offense provide a solid foundation for the run-in.
| Elias Boardman#40DIV · U14 NORTH 1 |
| 20 |
| 5 |
| 6 |
| 11 |
| 0.55 |
| Alexander Abram#79DIV · U14 NORTH 1 | 20 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 0.45 |
| 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 | 19 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0.16 |
| Poppy Marfleet#2UP · U12 NORTH 2 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0.17 |
| 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 | 18 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.11 |
| Alex Owens#34 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.05 |
| Archie Leach#24 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.06 |
| Belle Marfleet#92UP · U12 NORTH 2DIV · U14 NORTH 1 | 18 | 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 | 19 | 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 |
