Lancashire Lightning faced a tough challenge away against a strong Nottingham side, with the final score 0-12. Plenty of learning opportunities from this one.
The team worked hard but found the opposition's defence in excellent form on this occasion. Finishing chances will be a focus in training.
The team will take the positives from this performance and come back stronger in their next outing.
| Player | GP | G | A | P | P/GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex SumanskyLOAN | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 5.00 |
| George ClarkeDIV · U12 NORTH 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1.00 |
| Joseph BurnsLOAN | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2.00 |
| Logan Dearn#62DIV · U12 NORTH 1 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.20 |
| Robson BagottDIV · U12 NORTH 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.50 |
| Frankie FowlerDIV · U12 NORTH 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.33 |
| Layla Broome#85 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.10 |
| Mia Chetter#83 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.11 |
| Teddy BarnettDIV · U12 NORTH 1 | 2 | 1 |
Lancashire Lightning 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.
Back-to-back defeats have been a setback, and the team will be eager to respond with a positive result. 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 14 goals at 2.3 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 62 goals at an alarming 10.3 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 -48 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.
Hollie Tillett holds a 76.5% save percentage with 16.67 GAA. The goaltending has been adequate, though the team may need more consistency from this position.
Most recently, a 0-12 defeat to Nottingham was a tough lesson to absorb. However, 5 heavy defeats by 3+ goals are concerning and suggest the team can struggle when things go wrong.
Lancashire Lightning currently sit in 8th place with 6 points from 15 games played. They are projected to maintain their current position through the remaining 2 games, finishing with approximately 7 points.
The concerning form rating of 14/100 reflects difficult recent results. Contributing factors are steady scoring (2.4 goals/game) and defensive vulnerabilities (10.7 conceded/game).
Performance has been consistent regardless of venue: 1-6-0 at home and 1-6-0 away. The remaining schedule is tough, with opponents averaging above the league mean.
The projected finish range of 8th 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.
| Metric | This Season | Last Season | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Position | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Points | 6 | 0 | +6 |
| Wins | 2 | 0 | +2 |
| GF | 24 | 9 | -32 |
| GD | -139 | -107 | -32 |
Billingham and Lancashire are separated by just 1 place in the table, making this a genuine six-pointer for both teams.
Billingham boast the stronger attack this season, averaging 3.7 goals per game compared to Lancashire's 1.6. That firepower could prove decisive if they find their rhythm early.
Defensively, Billingham have been more solid, conceding 8.4 goals per game. Lancashire will need to tighten up at the back, having let in 10.9 on average.
Billingham carry momentum into this one with 4 wins from 14 games (29% win rate). Lancashire will be hoping to turn their form around.
Billingham's goal difference of -66 highlights their overall dominance this season.
Based on the numbers, Billingham look well-placed to take all three points here. Lancashire will need to be at their best to prevent what could be a comfortable home victory.
| 0 |
| 1 |
| 0.50 |
| Tom Corbett#14 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.10 |
| Vinnie Melbourne#8DIV · U12 NORTH 1 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.10 |
| Amaan Awan#21DIV · U12 NORTH 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Arnie EvansDIV · U12 NORTH 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Briseis Longworth#89 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Elias Isherwood#77 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Ellie-May Amos | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Elsie FowlerDIV · U12 NORTH 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Florence Sharples#63 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Freddie Hammond#79DIV · U12 NORTH 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Henry Henderson#60 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Hollie TillettDIV · U12 NORTH 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Jake Matthews#55 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Jax Robinson#59 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Joshua Duckworth | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Minnie Amos | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Noah Webb#95 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Parker HaggartyLOAN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Parker LivingstoneDIV · U12 NORTH 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Poppie-Rae Smethurst#15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Rowan Samuel#67 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Seren Rogers#76DIV · U12 NORTH 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
