Leeds Junior Knights claimed a well-deserved victory away, defeating Solihull Junior Barons 6-4 in an entertaining contest. A cagey first period saw neither side find the breakthrough, but the team grew into the game and eventually found their rhythm.
Finlay Brookes and Travis Brammah each bagged a brace in a clinical team performance, showcasing the depth of firepower available. Leo Marsden and Finley Jackson also got on the scoresheet to round off the scoring.
Lucas Hardacre was the chief creator with two assists, pulling the strings in the offensive zone. Finlay Brookes also contributed with assists.
Overall, a positive result that will give the team confidence heading into their next fixture.
| Player | GP | G | A | P | P/GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finlay Brookes#74DIV · U16 NORTH 1 | 17 | 18 | 8 | 26 | 1.53 |
| Ethan Amft#94DIV · U16 NORTH 1 | 15 | 15 | 7 | 22 | 1.47 |
| Leo Marsden#86 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 22 | 1.57 |
| Travis Brammah#82 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 0.94 |
| Christian Peters#29DIV · U16 NORTH 1 | 14 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 0.93 |
| Charlie Sharp#7 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 0.63 |
| Jack Lloyd#90 | 18 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 0.44 |
| Oliver Atkin#64DIV · U16 NORTH 1 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 0.62 |
| Joshua Broxham#14UP · U14 NORTH 1DIV · U16 NORTH 1 |
Leeds Junior Knights 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 9.2 goals per game with 55 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 9 goals at 1.5 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 +46 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.
Mason Harling has been solid in goal with a 83.1% save percentage and 4.93 GAA across 6 games. While there's room for improvement, the goaltending has been respectable.
Most recently, a 6-4 victory over Solihull Junior Barons was a confident performance. Notably, 5 emphatic wins by 3+ goals show the team can be dominant on their day.
Leeds Junior Knights currently sit in 2nd place with 44 points from 18 games played. They are projected to maintain their current position through the remaining 0 games, finishing with approximately 44 points.
The team is in outstanding form with a rating of 96/100. This exceptional run has been built on strong attacking output (8.2 goals/game) and adequate defending (2 conceded/game).
Interestingly, the team has performed better on the road (8-1-0) than at home (6-1-2). This 89% away win rate provides confidence for upcoming travels.
The projected finish range of 2nd to 2nd 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 | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Points | 44 | 19 | +25 |
| Wins | 14 | 8 | +6 |
| GF | 127 | 53 | +58 |
| GD | 79 | 21 | +58 |
| 9 |
| 4 |
| 3 |
| 7 |
| 0.78 |
| Luke Swift#21UP · U14 NORTH 1DIV · U16 NORTH 1 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 1.00 |
| Olly Mcintyre#20 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 0.31 |
| Lucas Hardacre#80DIV · U16 NORTH 1 | 13 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0.31 |
| Rowan Lynch#40 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0.18 |
| Tjaart Pienaar-Dyke#10 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0.23 |
| Alfie Morgan-Grice#60UP · U14 NORTH 2 EAST | 7 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.29 |
| Casper Read#11UP · U14 NORTH 1DIV · U16 NORTH 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.67 |
| Billy Lingwood#22UP · U14 NORTH 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.50 |
| Caiden Mellor#18UP · U14 NORTH 1DIV · U16 NORTH 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.50 |
| Daniel Newton#53UP · U14 NORTH 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1.00 |
| Finley Jackson#93UP · U14 NORTH 2 EAST | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.50 |
| Jakub Koziel#83DIV · U16 NORTH 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.20 |
| Leo Vengis#38UP · U14 NORTH 1DIV · U16 NORTH 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.50 |
| Samuel Fryer#5 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.06 |
| Seth Hughes#92 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.25 |
| Tristan Beckwith#28 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.17 |
| Anrijs Mikelsons#68UP · U14 NORTH 1DIV · U16 NORTH 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Ansel Groot#30UP · U14 NORTH 1DIV · U16 NORTH 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Evelyn Strong#12UP · U14 NORTH 2 EAST | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Finlay Manning#77UP · U14 NORTH 2 EAST | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Finley Amos#75UP · U14 NORTH 1DIV · U16 NORTH 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Gleb Sencenco#88UP · U14 NORTH 1DIV · U16 NORTH 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Griffin Earley#91UP · U14 NORTH 2 EAST | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Jack Mcalpin#76UP · U14 NORTH 1DIV · U16 NORTH 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Jaxon Newbiggin#62UP · U14 NORTH 2 EAST | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Joel Munroe#33UP · U14 NORTH 1DIV · U16 NORTH 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Joel Pease#42UP · U14 NORTH 2 EAST | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Joshua Amft#87UP · U14 NORTH 2 EAST | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Marshall Wood#71 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Mason Harling#45 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Mia Lindsay#27UP · U14 NORTH 2 EAST | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Noah Halawin#8UP · U14 NORTH 2 EAST | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Vakare Vaitilaviciute#44 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
