Leeds Junior Knights delivered a dominant performance away against Nottingham, cruising to an emphatic 6-1 victory. The team controlled proceedings from start to finish, dominating all three periods in a comprehensive display.
Alfie Morgan-Grice stole the show with a sensational hat-trick (5 goals), proving unstoppable in front of goal throughout the match. Finlay Manning also found the net to add to the tally.
Jenson Manning was the chief creator with two assists, pulling the strings in the offensive zone. Joel Pease, Alfie Morgan-Grice, Edward Capper also contributed with assists.
Overall, a positive result that will give the team confidence heading into their next fixture.
Leeds and Sutton are separated by just 1 place in the table, making this a genuine six-pointer for both teams.
Sutton boast the stronger attack this season, averaging 5.3 goals per game compared to Leeds's 3.0. That firepower could prove decisive if they find their rhythm early.
| Player | GP | G | A | P | P/GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfie Morgan-Grice#60DIV · U14 NORTH 1 | 16 | 17 | 3 | 20 | 1.25 |
| Max Phillips#41UP · U12 NORTH 1DIV · U14 NORTH 1 | 5 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 2.80 |
| Finlay Manning#77DIV · U14 NORTH 1 | 14 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 0.43 |
| Finley Jackson#93DIV · U14 NORTH 1 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 0.38 |
| Joel Pease#42 | 15 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0.33 |
| Edward Capper#63 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0.31 |
| Esme Gibson#13DIV · U14 NORTH 1 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0.25 |
| Ethan Webster#96UP · U12 NORTH 1 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.18 |
Leeds Junior Knights have had mixed results recently, picking up 9 points from 6 games - 50% of the maximum available. Their 3-0-3 (W-D-L) record shows a balanced run of results.
Momentum is firmly on their side with a sizzling 3-game winning streak. This run of consecutive victories has built confidence and demonstrates the team's ability to close out games. 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 16 goals at 2.7 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 20 goals at an alarming 3.3 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. A negative goal difference of -4 highlights the team is being outscored across these fixtures.
Home ice has been a fortress - 2 wins from 3 home games versus just 1 wins from 3 road trips. Making the most of home advantage will be crucial going forward.
Jaxon Newbiggin has been a reliable presence between the pipes, posting a 90.9% save percentage and 2.36 GAA. With 7 wins from 15 games, the goaltending has been a strength.
Most recently, a 6-1 victory over Nottingham was a dominant display. However, 2 heavy defeats by 3+ goals are concerning and suggest the team can struggle when things go wrong.
Leeds Junior Knights currently sit in 4th place with 27 points from 18 games played. They are projected to maintain their current position through the remaining 2 games, finishing with approximately 31 points.
The form rating of 51/100 indicates average recent performances. Key factors include steady scoring (2.6 goals/game) and defensive vulnerabilities (3.4 conceded/game). Encouragingly, results are trending upward with more points earned in recent fixtures compared to earlier in the season.
Performance has been consistent regardless of venue: 4-2-2 at home and 4-5-1 away. 100% of remaining games are at home, which should help.
The projected finish range of 4th to 4th reflects the uncertainty in any prediction. This narrow range suggests a relatively predictable finish, though close competition means every point will matter.
The outlook is neutral - there's potential for improvement, but also room for caution.
| Metric | This Season | Last Season | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Position | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Points | 27 | 20 | +7 |
| Wins | 8 | 9 | -1 |
| GF | 54 | 109 | -28 |
| GD | -8 | 20 | -28 |
Defensively, Sutton have been more solid, conceding 2.7 goals per game. Leeds will need to tighten up at the back, having let in 3.4 on average.
Form-wise, both teams have been fairly evenly matched with similar win rates this season.
Sutton's goal difference of +49 highlights their overall dominance this season.
The stats give Sutton a slight edge, but Leeds certainly have the quality to cause problems. This could easily go down to the final minutes.
| Hunter Newbiggin#37UP · U12 NORTH 1 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.15 |
| Jenson Manning#3UP · U12 NORTH 1 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.22 |
| Jorgie Brennan#55 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.14 |
| Joshua Amft#87DIV · U14 NORTH 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1.00 |
| Mia Lindsay#27DIV · U14 NORTH 1 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.14 |
| Noah Halawin#8DIV · U14 NORTH 1 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.13 |
| Reuben Major#7UP · U12 NORTH 1DIV · U14 NORTH 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.50 |
| Rory Matthews#34 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.15 |
| Alfie Mcalpin#78UP · U12 NORTH 1DIV · U14 NORTH 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.20 |
| Evelyn Strong#12DIV · U14 NORTH 1 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.09 |
| Griffin Earley#91 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.13 |
| Tyler Harrison#61 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.14 |
| Yiwen Ding#89UP · U12 NORTH 1DIV · U14 NORTH 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.33 |
| Denis Semjonovs#10UP · U12 NORTH 1DIV · U14 NORTH 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Elliot Hunter#33UP · U12 NORTH 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Fedor Belov#91UP · U12 NORTH 1DIV · U14 NORTH 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Jack Simpkins#36 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Jaxon Newbiggin#62DIV · U14 NORTH 1 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Luca Travis#48 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Neve Munroe#82UP · U12 NORTH 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Oscar` Scotting#30 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Tobias Sekanina#68UP · U12 NORTH 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
