Leeds Junior Knights and Deeside Dragons Academy u12s shared the spoils in an entertaining 2-2 draw home. A strong third period performance, where they outscored the opposition 1-0, proved decisive in determining the outcome.
Deniss Lebedjoks and Freddie Rule were both on target, finding the net once each to share the goalscoring duties.
Deniss Lebedjoks and Freddie Rule provided the assists, linking up well with the forwards.
A solid point earned that keeps their campaign on track.
| Player | GP | G | A | P | P/GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yiwen Ding#89 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 1.00 |
| Hunter Newbiggin#37 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 0.67 |
| Freddie Rule#16LOAN | 8 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 1.00 |
| Yiu Ting Ng#83 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 0.62 |
| Deniss Lebedjoks#15 | 17 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0.29 |
| Clara Barraclough#6 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0.27 |
| Ethan Webster#96 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0.33 |
| Evan GibsonLOAN | 8 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0.38 |
| Freddie Kingwell#52 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0.18 |
Leeds Junior Knights are struggling for form, managing just 4 points from their last 6 games (22% of available points). Their 1-1-4 (W-D-L) record shows difficulties picking up results, with 4 defeats outweighing the 1 wins.
However, there are signs of a dip with fewer points earned recently compared to earlier matches. Halting this decline before it becomes a pattern is important.
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. Worryingly, goals have dried up in recent fixtures compared to earlier in this run.
The defense has leaked 40 goals at an alarming 6.7 per game. This vulnerability is putting enormous pressure on the attack to outscore opponents, which isn't sustainable long-term. The concerning -24 goal difference underlines the need for improvement at both ends.
Interestingly, the team has been stronger on the road with 1 wins from 3 away games compared to 0 from 3 at home. Finding ways to replicate that away form in front of home fans would boost results.
Isaac Barraclough holds a 72.7% save percentage with 12.50 GAA. The goaltending has been adequate, though the team may need more consistency from this position.
Most recently, a 2-2 draw with Deeside Dragons Academy u12s saw points shared. However, 4 heavy defeats by 3+ goals are concerning and suggest the team can struggle when things go wrong.
Leeds Junior Knights currently sit in 6th place with 19 points from 17 games played. However, current form suggests they may slip 1 place to finish 7th with around 20 points.
The concerning form rating of 25/100 reflects difficult recent results. Contributing factors are strong attacking output (3.5 goals/game) and defensive vulnerabilities (5 conceded/game). There are signs of a dip in form, with fewer points being picked up in recent games.
Performance has been consistent regardless of venue: 3-5-1 at home and 3-5-0 away. The remaining schedule is tough, with opponents averaging above the league mean. Only 0% of remaining games are at home, making the run-in tougher.
The projected finish range of 6th 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 | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Points | 19 | 8 | +11 |
| Wins | 6 | 4 | +2 |
| GF | 57 | 37 | +23 |
| GD | -28 | -51 | +23 |
Sheffield have been the form side recently and will look to continue their good run against Leeds, who have found wins harder to come by.
Sheffield boast the stronger attack this season, averaging 8.3 goals per game compared to Leeds's 3.4. That firepower could prove decisive if they find their rhythm early.
Defensively, Sheffield have been more solid, conceding 1.4 goals per game. Leeds will need to tighten up at the back, having let in 5.0 on average.
Sheffield carry momentum into this one with 15 wins from 17 games (88% win rate). Leeds will be hoping to turn their form around.
The league table tells its own story - Sheffield sit 2nd while Leeds find themselves in 6th. That 4 place gap will add extra motivation for the visitors to make a statement.
Sheffield's goal difference of +117 highlights their overall dominance this season.
Based on the numbers, Sheffield look well-placed to take all three points here. Leeds will need to be at their best to prevent what could be a comfortable home victory.
| Joshua Hirst#46 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0.43 |
| Alfie Mcalpin#78 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.18 |
| Denis Semjonovs#10 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.15 |
| Edward Lawrence#98 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.25 |
| H FranklinLOAN | 9 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.22 |
| H Franklin | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2.00 |
| Oscar Phillips#88LOAN | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1.00 |
| Aoife Hill#73 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.08 |
| Samuel Mattingly#50 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.07 |
| Tiernan Metcalfe#28 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.06 |
| Adam Belica#76 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Alfie Cusworth#64 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Barnaby Paver-Brown#25LOAN | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Finley Cresswell#72LOAN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Harry Simpson#85 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Isaac Barraclough#39 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Jasper Paver-BrownLOAN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Kristian Mihejevs#22 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Neve Munroe#82LOAN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Oakley Newbiggin#26 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Oliver Pallett#58 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Oscar Cusworth#87 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Ralph Denton#49LOAN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Sophia Jackson#12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Tommy Smith#1LOAN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
