Leeds Junior Knights U19 National secured a comfortable 6-2 win home against Swindon Cougars - U19 National in a confident display. A cagey first period saw neither side find the breakthrough, but the team grew into the game and eventually found their rhythm.
Edgars Vengis and Daragh Spawforth each bagged a brace in a clinical team performance, showcasing the depth of firepower available. Tyler Keller and Joshua Hartley also got on the scoresheet to round off the scoring.
Liam Hine was the chief creator with two assists, pulling the strings in the offensive zone. Joshua Hartley, Lawrence Dean, Jonas Bennett, Daragh Spawforth also contributed with assists.
Overall, a positive result that will give the team confidence heading into their next fixture.
Leeds and Slough are separated by just 1 place in the table, making this a genuine six-pointer for both teams.
Leeds boast the stronger attack this season, averaging 5.3 goals per game compared to Slough's 4.7. That firepower could prove decisive if they find their rhythm early.
Defensively, Leeds have been more solid, conceding 2.8 goals per game. Slough will need to tighten up at the back, having let in 4.6 on average.
Form-wise, both teams have been fairly evenly matched with similar win rates this season.
Leeds's goal difference of +38 highlights their overall dominance this season.
The stats give Leeds a slight edge, but Slough certainly have the quality to cause problems. This could easily go down to the final minutes.
| Player | GP | G | A | P | P/GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Osullivan#97 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 1.78 |
| Jake Wigginton#27 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 1.17 |
| Helgi Bjarnason#28DIV · U19 NORTH 1 | 14 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 0.86 |
| Kurts Baumanis#17 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 2.00 |
| Lawrence Dean#4 | 15 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 0.80 |
| Daragh Spawforth#72DIV · U19 NORTH 1 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 2.25 |
| Edgars Vengis#8 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 1.60 |
| Evan Bradon#37UP · U16 NORTH 1DIV · U19 NORTH 1 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 0.62 |
| Kieran Smith#19 |
Leeds Junior Knights U19 National 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.
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 devastating, averaging 4.3 goals per game with 26 total goals in 6 matches. This level of firepower puts immense pressure on opponents and provides a cushion for the defense. Encouragingly, scoring has improved in recent games, suggesting the forwards are finding their shooting boots.
There's work to do defensively with 15 goals conceded (2.5 per game). Tightening up at the back would take pressure off the attack and lead to more comfortable results. Concerningly, more goals have been shipped recently, suggesting concentration or fatigue issues. The impressive +11 goal difference reflects overall dominance in recent matches.
Home ice has been a fortress - 3 wins from 4 home games versus just 0 wins from 2 road trips. Making the most of home advantage will be crucial going forward.
Orson Groot has been a reliable presence between the pipes, posting a 90.6% save percentage and 2.03 GAA. With 5 wins from 9 games, the goaltending has been a strength.
Most recently, a 6-2 victory over Swindon Cougars - U19 National was a dominant display. Notably, 3 emphatic wins by 3+ goals show the team can be dominant on their day.
Leeds Junior Knights U19 National currently sit in 6th place with 25 points from 15 games played. Based on current form, they are projected to climb 4 places to finish 2nd with an estimated 31 points.
With a solid form rating of 66/100, the team is performing well. Their recent success is driven by strong attacking output (5.5 goals/game) and defensive vulnerabilities (2.9 conceded/game).
Home advantage has been significant, with a 5-2-0 record at home compared to 3-4-1 on the road. This 71% home win rate versus 38% away suggests the remaining home fixtures will be crucial. The remaining schedule looks favourable, with opponents averaging below the league mean. 67% of remaining games are at home, which should help.
The projected finish range of 2nd to 6th reflects the uncertainty in any prediction. With 3 games remaining, there's still meaningful movement possible in either direction.
Overall, the outlook is positive. Key strengths like good recent form and high-scoring offense provide a solid foundation for the run-in.
| Metric | This Season | Last Season | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Position | 6 | — | — |
| Points | 25 | — | — |
| Wins | 8 | — | — |
| GF | 80 | — | — |
| GD | 38 | — | — |
| 13 |
| 3 |
| 4 |
| 7 |
| 0.54 |
| Oliver Straw#38UP · U16 NORTH 1DIV · U19 NORTH 1 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 0.64 |
| Joshua Hartley#29 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 1.20 |
| Rocco Mallon#66 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 0.50 |
| Tyler Keller#21DIV · U19 NORTH 1 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0.40 |
| Jonas Bennett#13 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 1.00 |
| Oliver Gotts#95DIV · U19 NORTH 1 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 1.00 |
| Sebastian Blair#26DIV · U19 NORTH 1 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0.71 |
| Benjamin Elliot#96UP · U16 NORTH 1DIV · U19 NORTH 1 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0.31 |
| Harry Exley#35 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0.57 |
| Ilan Berman#91UP · U16 NORTH 1DIV · U19 NORTH 1 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0.25 |
| Liam Hine#18DIV · U19 NORTH 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1.00 |
| Mathew Saville#63 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0.50 |
| Harry Harling#98DIV · U19 NORTH 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1.00 |
| Joshua Noble#49 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.29 |
| Sam Mcintyre#55DIV · U19 NORTH 1 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.25 |
| Charlie Campbell#87DIV · U19 NORTH 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.17 |
| Lewis Harmston#43DIV · U19 NORTH 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1.00 |
| Olivia Bath#57UP · U16 NORTH 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.33 |
| Torrin Foster#41DIV · U19 NORTH 1 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.13 |
| Zach Taylor#58UP · U16 NORTH 1DIV · U19 NORTH 1 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.11 |
| Ferris Groot#15UP · U16 NORTH 1DIV · U19 NORTH 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Harrison Mccourt#56UP · U16 NORTH 1DIV · U19 NORTH 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Harry Marshall#89UP · U16 NORTH 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Ivan Mihejevs#17UP · U16 NORTH 1DIV · U19 NORTH 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Jacob Brookes#79UP · U16 NORTH 1DIV · U19 NORTH 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Joel Munroe#33UP · U16 NORTH 1DIV · U19 NORTH 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Max Torre#71 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Meeyah Forbes#88DIV · U19 NORTH 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Orson Groot#30 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Rocky Jenkinson#3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
