Widnes Wild Academy secured a comfortable 6-2 win home against Sutton Sting in a confident display. The team controlled proceedings from start to finish, dominating all three periods in a comprehensive display.
Caleb Eddleston and Ollie Cliffe each bagged a brace in a clinical team performance, showcasing the depth of firepower available. Ben Roberts and Ethan Liversage also got on the scoresheet to round off the scoring.
David Turner was instrumental in the build-up play, racking up 3 assists and creating chance after chance.
Overall, a positive result that will give the team confidence heading into their next fixture.
| Player | GP | G | A | P | P/GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Eddleston#3UP · U14 NORTH 1 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 33 | 1.94 |
| Evan Walker#2 | 17 | 10 | 14 | 24 | 1.41 |
| Noah Marfleet#11UP · U14 NORTH 2 WEST | 13 | 7 | 13 | 20 | 1.54 |
| Ben Roberts#8 | 16 | 10 | 5 | 15 | 0.94 |
| Ollie Cliffe#5UP · U14 NORTH 2 WEST | 17 | 13 | 1 | 14 | 0.82 |
| David Turner#25 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 1.11 |
| Zac Grimes#15DIV · U16 NORTH 1 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 1.43 |
| Lucas Edmondson#42 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 0.69 |
| Ethan Liversage#29UP · U14 NORTH 2 WEST | 16 |
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.
Momentum is firmly on their side with a sizzling 3-game winning streak. This run of consecutive victories has built confidence and demonstrates the team's ability to close out games. 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 5.5 goals per game with 33 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 23 goals at an alarming 3.8 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 +10 goal difference reflects overall dominance in recent matches.
Performance has been fairly consistent regardless of venue - 2 wins from 3 at home and 2 from 3 on the road.
Jack Atkin has been solid in goal with a 87.3% save percentage and 2.44 GAA across 5 games. While there's room for improvement, the goaltending has been respectable.
Most recently, a 6-2 victory over Sutton Sting was a dominant display. 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 42 points from 18 games played. They are projected to maintain their current position through the remaining 0 games, finishing with approximately 42 points.
The team is in outstanding form with a rating of 81/100. This exceptional run has been built on strong attacking output (6.1 goals/game) and defensive vulnerabilities (3.3 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: 7-2-0 at home and 7-2-0 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 excellent current form and high-scoring offense provide a solid foundation for the run-in.
| Metric | This Season | Last Season | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Position | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Points | 42 | 25 | +17 |
| Wins | 14 | 12 | +2 |
| GF | 105 | 78 | +7 |
| GD | 59 | 52 | +7 |
| 3 |
| 5 |
| 8 |
| 0.50 |
| Joseph Abram#66 | 17 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 0.47 |
| Max Goodey#63UP · U14 NORTH 1 | 17 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 0.41 |
| Christopher Given#97 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0.75 |
| Logan Cumming#91UP · U14 NORTH 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1.00 |
| Alfred Shearn#92 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.14 |
| Finlay Whyte#67UP · U14 NORTH 1 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.20 |
| Stanley Shearn#66UP · U14 NORTH 2 WEST | 12 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.17 |
| Daniel Teinert#98 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.11 |
| Theo Spittle#72 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.08 |
| Alexander Abram#79UP · U14 NORTH 2 WEST | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Brandon Williams#15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Emily Duffy#13 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Jack Atkin#31 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Jack Morton#89UP · U14 NORTH 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Joel Babu#10UP · U14 NORTH 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Thomas Greenhalgh#12 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
