Widnes Wild Academy pushed Billingham Stars all the way in a hard-fought 3-4 contest home, showing great character despite the narrow defeat.
The team will take the positives from this performance and come back stronger in their next outing.
| Player | GP | G | A | P | P/GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Eddleston#3UP · U14 NORTH 1 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 28 | 2.15 |
| Noah Marfleet#11UP · U14 NORTH 2 WEST | 12 | 7 | 13 | 20 | 1.67 |
| Evan Walker#2 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 18 | 1.38 |
| Ben Roberts#8 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 12 | 1.00 |
| Zac Grimes#15DIV · U16 NORTH 1 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 2.00 |
| Lucas Edmondson#42 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 0.89 |
| David Turner#25 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 1.17 |
| Ollie Cliffe#5UP · U14 NORTH 2 WEST | 13 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0.54 |
| Ethan Liversage#29UP · U14 NORTH 2 WEST | 12 |
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.
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 5.8 goals per game with 35 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 +18 goal difference reflects overall dominance in recent matches.
Home ice has been a fortress - 4 wins from 5 home games versus just 0 wins from 1 road trips. Making the most of home advantage will be crucial going forward.
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 3-4 defeat to Billingham Stars was a narrow setback that could have gone either way. Notably, 3 emphatic wins by 3+ goals show the team can be dominant on their day.
Widnes Wild Academy currently sit in 4th place with 30 points from 14 games played. They are projected to maintain their current position through the remaining 4 games, finishing with approximately 38 points.
With a solid form rating of 70/100, the team is performing well. Their recent success is driven by strong attacking output (5.5 goals/game) and adequate defending (2.4 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: 6-2-0 at home and 4-2-0 away. The remaining schedule looks favourable, with opponents averaging below the league mean. Only 25% of remaining games are at home, making the run-in tougher.
The projected finish range of 4th to 5th 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 excellent current form while addressing 2-game losing streak will be key.
| Metric | This Season | Last Season | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Position | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Points | 30 | 25 | +5 |
| Wins | 10 | 12 | -2 |
| GF | 78 | 78 | -8 |
| GD | 44 | 52 | -8 |
Widnes have been the form side recently and will look to continue their good run against Telford, who have found wins harder to come by.
Widnes boast the stronger attack this season, averaging 5.6 goals per game compared to Telford's 2.5. That firepower could prove decisive if they find their rhythm early.
Defensively, Widnes have been more solid, conceding 2.4 goals per game. Telford will need to tighten up at the back, having let in 3.9 on average.
Widnes carry momentum into this one with 10 wins from 14 games (71% win rate). Telford will be hoping to turn their form around.
The league table tells its own story - Widnes sit 4th while Telford find themselves in 7th. That 3 place gap will add extra motivation for the visitors to make a statement.
Widnes's goal difference of +44 highlights their overall dominance this season.
Based on the numbers, Widnes look well-placed to take all three points here. Telford will need to be at their best to prevent what could be a comfortable home victory.
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| 4 |
| 6 |
| 0.50 |
| Joseph Abram#66 | 14 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 0.43 |
| Max Goodey#63UP · U14 NORTH 1 | 14 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0.29 |
| Christopher Given#97 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1.50 |
| Alfred Shearn#92 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.18 |
| Stanley Shearn#66UP · U14 NORTH 2 WEST | 11 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.18 |
| Daniel Teinert#98 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.14 |
| Finlay Whyte#67UP · U14 NORTH 1 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.14 |
| Logan Cumming#91UP · U14 NORTH 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1.00 |
| Brandon Williams#15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Emily Duffy#13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Jack Atkin#31 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Jack Morton#89UP · U14 NORTH 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Joel Babu#10UP · U14 NORTH 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Theo Spittle#72 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Thomas Greenhalgh#12 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
