Leeds Junior Knights faced a tough challenge home against a strong Whitley Bay Junior Beacons side, with the final score 0-13. Plenty of learning opportunities from this one. After a challenging 0-2 first period, the team showed resilience and never stopped working, gaining valuable match experience.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esme Gibson#13 | 15 | 14 | 3 | 17 | 1.13 |
| Evelyn Strong#12 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 12 | 0.80 |
| E Konoplits | 9 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 0.89 |
| E Konoplits | 15 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 0.53 |
| Jorgie Brennan-Yates#55 | 16 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 0.50 |
| Vakare Vaitilaviciute#44 | 14 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 0.57 |
| Martha Bland#67 | 15 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0.47 |
| Eliza Abdy#95 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0.33 |
| Isla Morris#20 | 15 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 0.33 |
| Mia Lindsay#27 |
Leeds Junior Knights have had mixed results recently, picking up 10 points from 6 games - 56% of the maximum available. Their 3-1-2 (W-D-L) record shows a balanced run of results.
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 devastating, averaging 5.0 goals per game with 30 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 leaked 24 goals at an alarming 4.0 per game. This vulnerability is putting enormous pressure on the attack to outscore opponents, which isn't sustainable long-term. Concerningly, more goals have been shipped recently, suggesting concentration or fatigue issues. The impressive +6 goal difference reflects overall dominance in recent matches.
Home ice has been a fortress - 3 wins from 5 home games versus just 0 wins from 1 road trips. Making the most of home advantage will be crucial going forward.
Neve Munroe has been a reliable presence between the pipes, posting a 90.0% save percentage and 3.20 GAA. With 4 wins from 10 games, the goaltending has been a strength.
Most recently, a 0-13 defeat to Whitley Bay Junior Beacons was a tough lesson to absorb. Notably, 3 emphatic wins by 3+ goals show the team can be dominant on their day.
Leeds Junior Knights currently sit in 5th place with 16 points from 16 games played. They are projected to maintain their current position through the remaining 0 games, finishing with approximately 16 points.
A form rating of 45/100 highlights some struggles. Areas of concern include strong attacking output (4.1 goals/game) and defensive vulnerabilities (3.5 conceded/game).
Performance has been consistent regardless of venue: 4-3-1 at home and 3-4-1 away.
The projected finish range of 4th to 5th 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 | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Points | 16 | 1 | +15 |
| Wins | 7 | 0 | +7 |
| GF | 65 | 13 | +76 |
| GD | 12 | -64 | +76 |
| 16 |
| 0 |
| 5 |
| 5 |
| 0.31 |
| Rosie Mellor#2 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 0.71 |
| Phoebe James#11 | 14 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0.29 |
| Anna Keith#47 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.14 |
| Frankie Brennan-Yates#54 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.07 |
| Emma Kaminski-Brown#8 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Miley Jessop#25 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Neve Munroe#82 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Poppy Franklin#81 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
