The Swindon Wildcats faced off against the Solway Sharks in a weekend doubleheader on November 2nd and 3rd, with the 4 points shared up in Dumfries.


Saturday 2nd November


The Swindon Wildcats faced a challenging match against the Solway Sharks on Saturday, November 2, 2024, resulting in a close defeat. Despite their efforts, the Wildcats couldn’t overcome the Sharks’ dynamic play, who managed to secure the win in the final moments of the match in front of their home fans. Swindon, known for its strong offense, found it difficult to break through Solway’s defense and capitalize on scoring opportunities throughout the 60 minutes. This game marked an intense battle, as both teams displayed their resilience, but Solway ultimately edged out with the victory on Saturday Night.


Our 2 goals were scored by our Welshman, Chris Jones, who secured our Man of the Match position.


Sunday 3rd November


On Sunday, November 3, the Wildcats looked for redemption in a back-to-back rematch with Solway, seeking to adjust their strategy and bounce back from the previous day’s result, which was a disappointment.


On Sunday, November 3, 2024, the Swindon Wildcats rebounded from a tough loss the previous night to claim an amazing victory over the Solway Sharks. The Wildcats showcased a strong performance to secure the win, completing a split weekend against Solway. This win demonstrated Swindon’s resilience after a Saturday loss and provided the Wildcats a needed morale boost as they continue their season. Their focus and consistency in defense and scoring allowed them to capitalize on Solway’s errors, ensuring a well-deserved win for the visiting team. We saw Aaron Nell score twice, and goals secured for Tomasz Malasinski, Glenn Billing and the Man of the Match, Jake Bricknell.


A HUGE THANK YOU, to our travelling Wildcats Fans who joined the team all the way up to Dumfries for the double header. The support got us over the line on the Sunday, and seeing all your familiar faces was very much appreciated! We know it's a long weekend - so thank you, thank you, thank you!


For a full breakdown of the game’s events, statistics, and additional highlights, you can check the NIHL or Swindon Wildcats social media for official updates.