The following statement is directly from the Midland Water Polo League match hub page –
“The upcoming water polo match in the Open Division 1 league is set to take place on 24/09/25 at 20:15 at the Sandwell Aquatics Centre. The match will feature Sandwell A facing off against Solihull Men. In their head-to-head encounters, these teams have played a total of 21 matches, with 2 draws, Sandwell A clinching 9 wins (5 at home and 4 away), and Solihull Men securing 10 wins (5 at home and 5 away). In their recent encounters, the teams have displayed competitive performances. Notably, their most recent match on 02/04/25 ended in a draw with a score of 10-10, while Sandwell A emerged victorious in the match prior to that on 25/09/24 with a score of 17-14. Solihull Men had a convincing win on 17/04/24 with a score of 16-9, and on 13/09/23, they triumphed over Sandwell A with a score of 18-10. On 10/05/23, Solihull Men secured a win with a score of 20-12. Looking at their recent form, both teams have been performing well. Sandwell A has had a series of wins, including a recent victory against Warwick A with a score of 27-6. Solihull Men has also been in top form, with a notable win against H.G.S.O.B. Men A with a score of 30-10. In terms of the current standings in the league, Solihull Men holds the top position with 10 wins and 1 draw out of 11 matches played, accumulating a total of 21 points. Sandwell A follows closely behind in the 2nd position with 7 wins and 1 draw out of 8 matches, earning 15 points. Player statistics reveal the top performers from each team. For Sandwell A, Nathan Wilkes stands out with 35 goals, followed by Cam Dallow with 35 goals as well. Solihull Men’s Phil Powell leads his team with 34 goals, closely followed by George Davies with 47 goals. Considering the teams’ head-to-head history, recent form, and current standings, Solihull Men is predicted to be the most likely winner of the upcoming match against Sandwell A with a probability of approximately 60%.” – Midland Water Polo League