Widnes Wild claimed a well-deserved victory home, defeating Hull Jets 4-2 in an entertaining contest. A fast start set the tone as they took control early with a commanding 3-1 first period, never looking back from there.
The goals were shared around with Alex Parry, Flynn Massie, Daniel Haid and Callum Griffin all getting on the scoresheet, demonstrating great teamwork in the final third.
Flynn Massie was the chief creator with two assists, pulling the strings in the offensive zone. Andrew Hopkins, Alex Parry, Jordan Jolly, Tom Jackson also contributed with assists.
Overall, a positive result that will give the team confidence heading into their next fixture.
| Player | GP | G | A | P | P/GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flynn Massie#8 | 35 | 23 | 17 | 40 | 1.14 |
| Andrew Hopkins#17 | 30 | 13 | 23 | 36 | 1.20 |
| Alex Parry#7 | 35 | 11 | 19 | 30 | 0.86 |
| Michael Gilbert#16 | 28 | 11 | 14 | 25 | 0.89 |
| Daniel Haid#44 | 29 | 10 | 11 | 21 | 0.72 |
| Tristan Grimshaw#14 | 24 | 7 | 12 | 19 | 0.79 |
| Jonathon Williamson | 34 | 3 | 11 | 14 | 0.41 |
| Ben McLellan#77 | 30 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 0.40 |
| Nathan Bennett#4 | 30 | 1 | 10 | 11 | 0.37 |
| William Daley |
Widnes Wild 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.
The attack has been reasonably productive with 16 goals at 2.7 per game. There's room for improvement, but the team is creating and converting chances. Encouragingly, scoring has improved in recent games, suggesting the forwards are finding their shooting boots.
The defense has leaked 37 goals at an alarming 6.2 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 -21 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.
Luca Tessadri has been a reliable presence between the pipes, posting a 90.0% save percentage and 3.33 GAA. With 10 wins from 31 games, the goaltending has been a strength.
Most recently, a 4-2 victory over Hull Jets was a confident performance. However, 2 heavy defeats by 3+ goals are concerning and suggest the team can struggle when things go wrong.
Widnes Wild currently sit in 7th place with 34 points from 35 games played. They are projected to maintain their current position through the remaining 1 games, finishing with approximately 35 points.
The concerning form rating of 19/100 reflects difficult recent results. Contributing factors are steady scoring (2.7 goals/game) and defensive vulnerabilities (5.5 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: 6-12-0 at home and 5-12-0 away. Only 0% of remaining games are at home, making the run-in tougher.
The projected finish range of 7th to 8th reflects the uncertainty in any prediction. This narrow range suggests a relatively predictable finish, though close competition means every point will matter.
The outlook requires attention. Issues such as poor current form and defensive struggles need to be addressed for results to improve.
| 29 |
| 2 |
| 8 |
| 10 |
| 0.34 |
| Jordan Jolly#59 | 19 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 0.42 |
| Luke Alston#12 | 34 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 0.18 |
| Robbie Thomson#26 | 25 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0.20 |
| Josh Guy#29DIV · NIHL 2 NORTH | 35 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0.11 |
| Berwyn Hughes | 31 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0.13 |
| Callum Griffin#51 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0.25 |
| Oliver Howells#85 | 16 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0.25 |
| Thomas Jackson | 16 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.13 |
| Jared Knowles#19DIV · NIHL 2 NORTH | 21 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.05 |
| Luca Tessadri#35 | 34 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.03 |
| Matthew Tarpey#68 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.05 |
| Oliver GottsDIV · NIHL 2 NORTH | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.11 |
| Aiden-Jay Herring#51DIV · NIHL 2 SOUTH | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Callum Preston#34DIV · NIHL 2 NORTH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Leo Cooper#47 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Owen Severn#70 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Paul Maudsley#30 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| R Obrien | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
