Widnes Wild Academy U19 D2 secured a comfortable 9-5 win home against Billingham Stars U19 in a confident display. A cagey first period saw neither side find the breakthrough, but the team grew into the game and eventually found their rhythm.
Zac Grimes stole the show with a sensational hat-trick (4 goals), proving unstoppable in front of goal throughout the match. Austin Busby (2), Ben Roberts, Lucas Edmondson and Joseph Abram also found the net to complete the scoring.
Alexandra Vigh-Vecsey 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aidan Lamb#11DIV · U19 NORTH 1 | 15 | 8 | 11 | 19 | 1.27 |
| Austin Busby#15DIV · U19 NORTH 1 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 12 | 0.80 |
| Charlie Scott#88DIV · U19 NORTH 1 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 0.83 |
| Evan Walker#2UP · U16 NORTH 2DIV · U19 NORTH 1 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 0.71 |
| Alfie Gilhooley#63DIV · U19 NATIONAL | 10 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 0.80 |
| Cian Shorrock#98DIV · U19 NORTH 1 | 13 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 0.54 |
| Alex Reid#36DIV · U19 NORTH 1 | 15 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0.33 |
| Ben Roberts#8UP · U16 NORTH 2DIV · U19 NORTH 1 |
Widnes Wild Academy U19 D2 are struggling for form, managing just 3 points from their last 6 games (17% of available points). Their 1-0-5 (W-D-L) record shows difficulties picking up results, with 5 defeats outweighing the 1 wins.
Results are trending upward, with more points coming in recent games compared to earlier in this period. This improving trajectory is an encouraging sign.
Offensively, the team is potent with 18 goals scored (3.0 per game). This healthy output suggests the attacking players are finding their rhythm and creating chances consistently. Encouragingly, scoring has improved in recent games, suggesting the forwards are finding their shooting boots.
The defense has leaked 31 goals at an alarming 5.2 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 concerning -13 goal difference underlines the need for improvement at both ends.
Performance has been fairly consistent regardless of venue - 1 wins from 4 at home and 0 from 2 on the road.
Harry Bird has been solid in goal with a 85.4% save percentage and 4.60 GAA across 5 games. While there's room for improvement, the goaltending has been respectable.
Most recently, a 9-5 victory over Billingham Stars U19 was a dominant display. However, 3 heavy defeats by 3+ goals are concerning and suggest the team can struggle when things go wrong.
Widnes Wild Academy U19 D2 currently sit in 4th place with 26 points from 18 games played. They are projected to maintain their current position through the remaining 0 games, finishing with approximately 26 points.
A form rating of 37/100 highlights some struggles. Areas of concern include strong attacking output (4 goals/game) and defensive vulnerabilities (4.8 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: 4-4-1 at home and 4-4-1 away.
The projected finish range of 4th 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 poor current form will be key.
| Metric | This Season | Last Season | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Position | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Points | 26 | 24 | +2 |
| Wins | 8 | 12 | -4 |
| GF | 74 | 104 | -52 |
| GD | -3 | 49 | -52 |
| 13 |
| 3 |
| 2 |
| 5 |
| 0.38 |
| Harry Kay#29DIV · U19 NORTH 1 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0.36 |
| Toryn Christy#16DIV · U19 NORTH 1 | 14 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 0.36 |
| Zac Grimes#14UP · U16 NORTH 1DIV · U19 NORTH 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1.67 |
| Alexandra Vigh-Vecsey#13 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0.33 |
| Christopher Given#97UP · U16 NORTH 2DIV · U19 NORTH 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1.50 |
| Joseph Abram#66UP · U16 NORTH 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1.50 |
| Porter Harrop#75DIV · U19 NORTH 1 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0.21 |
| Charles Shearn#81DIV · U19 NORTH 1 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.18 |
| Lucas Edmondson#42UP · U16 NORTH 2DIV · U19 NORTH 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1.00 |
| Ollie Marfleet#20DIV · U19 NORTH 1 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.33 |
| Alfred Shearn#92UP · U16 NORTH 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.25 |
| Cole Mulliner#6DIV · U19 NORTH 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.25 |
| David Turner#25UP · U16 NORTH 2DIV · U19 NORTH 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1.00 |
| George Taylor#70DIV · U19 NORTH 1 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.06 |
| Jan Werczynski#49 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.13 |
| Morgan Busby#17DIV · U19 NORTH 1 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.07 |
| E DuffyUP · U16 NORTH 2DIV · U19 NORTH 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Harry Bird#80 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Jack Atkin#31UP · U16 NORTH 2DIV · U19 NORTH 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Jessica Turbek#82 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Lewis Speare#12DIV · U19 NORTH 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Sophia Green#55 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
