Kingston Sharks Under 19's delivered a dominant performance home against Leeds Junior Knights U19 D1, cruising to an emphatic 11-0 victory. The team controlled proceedings from start to finish, dominating all three periods in a comprehensive display.
Beau Reader stole the show with a sensational hat-trick (4 goals), proving unstoppable in front of goal throughout the match. William Durgan (2), James Hebb (2), Charlie Barker (2) and Joshua Beddoes also found the net to complete the scoring.
Charlie Powell was instrumental in the build-up play, racking up 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Durgan#7UP · U16 NORTH 1 | 18 | 38 | 31 | 69 | 3.83 |
| Charlie Powell#2 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 29 | 2.64 |
| Joshua Beddoes#3UP · U16 NORTH 1 | 15 | 11 | 18 | 29 | 1.93 |
| Mackenzie Barker#75 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 24 | 2.00 |
| Stanley Beaumont#66 | 12 | 7 | 13 | 20 | 1.67 |
| Charlie Barker#95UP · U16 NORTH 1 | 17 | 11 | 8 | 19 | 1.12 |
| Charlie Farrow#91UP · U16 NORTH 1 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 17 | 1.42 |
| Dylan Smith#43 | 17 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 0.94 |
| Harrison Booth |
Kingston Sharks Under 19's are in exceptional form, picking up 18 points from 6 games - that's 100% of all available points. Their 6-0-0 (W-D-L) record shows a winning mentality with 6 victories in this stretch.
Momentum is firmly on their side with a sizzling 6-game winning streak. This run of consecutive victories has built confidence and demonstrates the team's ability to close out games.
The attack has been devastating, averaging 8.7 goals per game with 52 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.
The defense has been respectable, allowing 11 goals at 1.8 per game. While there's always room for improvement, this is a solid foundation. Concerningly, more goals have been shipped recently, suggesting concentration or fatigue issues. The impressive +41 goal difference reflects overall dominance in recent matches.
Performance has been fairly consistent regardless of venue - 3 wins from 3 at home and 3 from 3 on the road.
Jacob Mardell has been a reliable presence between the pipes, posting a 91.8% save percentage and 1.67 GAA. With 14 wins from 15 games, the goaltending has been a strength.
Most recently, a 11-0 victory over Leeds Junior Knights U19 D1 was a dominant display. Notably, 5 emphatic wins by 3+ goals show the team can be dominant on their day.
Kingston Sharks Under 19's currently sit in 1st place with 51 points from 18 games played. They are projected to maintain their current position through the remaining 2 games, finishing with approximately 57 points.
The team is in outstanding form with a rating of 96/100. This exceptional run has been built on strong attacking output (8.3 goals/game) and adequate defending (1.9 conceded/game).
Performance has been consistent regardless of venue: 10-0-0 at home and 7-1-0 away. The remaining schedule looks favourable, with opponents averaging below the league mean. Only 0% of remaining games are at home, making the run-in tougher.
The projected finish range of 1st to 1st reflects the uncertainty in any prediction. This narrow range suggests a relatively predictable finish, though close competition means every point will matter.
Overall, the outlook is positive. Key strengths like excellent current form and high-scoring offense provide a solid foundation for the run-in.
| Metric | This Season | Last Season | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Position | 1 | 5 | +4 |
| Points | 51 | 18 | +33 |
| Wins | 17 | 9 | +8 |
| GF | 149 | 90 | +98 |
| GD | 111 | 13 | +98 |
Kingston will be heavy favourites when they face Nottingham, but league position doesn't always tell the full story. Nottingham will be hoping to spring a surprise.
Kingston boast the stronger attack this season, averaging 8.3 goals per game compared to Nottingham's 2.6. That firepower could prove decisive if they find their rhythm early.
Defensively, Kingston have been more solid, conceding 2.1 goals per game. Nottingham will need to tighten up at the back, having let in 7.6 on average.
Kingston carry momentum into this one with 17 wins from 18 games (94% win rate). Nottingham will be hoping to turn their form around.
The league table tells its own story - Kingston sit top of the table while Nottingham find themselves in 8th. That 7 place gap will add extra motivation for the visitors to make a statement.
Kingston's goal difference of +111 highlights their overall dominance this season.
Based on the numbers, Kingston look well-placed to take all three points here. Nottingham will need to be at their best to prevent what could be a comfortable home victory.
| 10 |
| 7 |
| 7 |
| 14 |
| 1.40 |
| James Hebb#13 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 0.93 |
| Beau Reader#35 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 5.00 |
| Harry Moxon#16 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 0.56 |
| William Leach#17UP · U16 NORTH 1 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 10 | 0.77 |
| Charley Farr#96 | 18 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 0.50 |
| Felix Sorensen#34 | 14 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 0.50 |
| Jack Beaumont#19 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0.56 |
| Lucas Bradley#53UP · U16 NORTH 1 | 18 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 0.28 |
| Archie Cobb#25UP · U16 NORTH 1 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.11 |
| George Sibary#23UP · U16 NORTH 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.20 |
| Joseph Nock#6UP · U16 NORTH 1 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.06 |
| Jacob Mardell#1UP · U16 NORTH 1 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| James Adamson#88 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Joshua Leng#36 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Lewis Harrison Curry#32DIV · U19 NORTH 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
