Nottingham Lions U19 Nat edged out Leeds Junior Knights U19 National in a tightly contested 4-3 battle away, with both teams giving everything on the ice. A cagey first period saw neither side find the breakthrough, but the team grew into the game and eventually found their rhythm.
Alexander Rushby led the attack with two well-taken goals, showing excellent composure in front of goal. Ewan Woodward and Luke Birchnall also got on the scoresheet to round off the scoring.
Alexander Rushby was the chief creator with two assists, pulling the strings in the offensive zone. Ewan Woodward, Liam Oughton-Shaw 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Rushby#27 | 15 | 36 | 34 | 70 | 4.67 |
| Ewan Woodward#11 | 16 | 17 | 12 | 29 | 1.81 |
| Luke Birchnall#74 | 11 | 14 | 11 | 25 | 2.27 |
| Liam Oughton-Shaw#76 | 16 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 0.94 |
| Regan Kidd#75 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 0.93 |
| Joshua Rowlands#12 | 16 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 0.56 |
| Liam Peters#58 | 16 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 0.44 |
| Adam Clark#17 | 15 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 0.40 |
| Harry Molsom#45 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0.33 |
Nottingham Lions U19 Nat are in exceptional form, picking up 15 points from 6 games - that's 83% of all available points. Their 5-0-1 (W-D-L) record shows a winning mentality with 5 victories in this stretch.
Momentum is firmly on their side with a sizzling 5-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 devastating, averaging 6.0 goals per game with 36 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.
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. Positively, fewer goals have been conceded recently, indicating improved defensive organization. The impressive +21 goal difference reflects overall dominance in recent matches.
Performance has been fairly consistent regardless of venue - 2 wins from 2 at home and 3 from 4 on the road.
In goal, Harvey Kembery has been exceptional with a 93.5% save percentage and 2.10 goals against average across 5 appearances. This elite netminding has been crucial to the team's results, with 100 saves from 107 shots faced.
Most recently, a 4-3 victory over Leeds Junior Knights U19 National was a hard-fought close win. Notably, 3 emphatic wins by 3+ goals show the team can be dominant on their day.
Nottingham Lions U19 Nat currently sit in 1st place with 43 points from 16 games played. They are projected to maintain their current position through the remaining 2 games, finishing with approximately 49 points.
The team is in outstanding form with a rating of 96/100. This exceptional run has been built on strong attacking output (7.7 goals/game) and adequate defending (2.3 conceded/game).
Home advantage has been significant, with a 8-0-0 record at home compared to 6-1-1 on the road. This 100% home win rate versus 75% away suggests the remaining home fixtures will be crucial. The remaining schedule looks favourable, with opponents averaging below the league mean.
The projected finish range of 1st to 1st 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 | 1 | — | — |
| Points | 43 | — | — |
| Wins | 14 | — | — |
| GF | 112 | — | — |
| GD | 72 | — | — |
Nottingham will be heavy favourites when they face Peterborough, but league position doesn't always tell the full story. Peterborough will be hoping to spring a surprise.
Nottingham boast the stronger attack this season, averaging 7.0 goals per game compared to Peterborough's 2.5. That firepower could prove decisive if they find their rhythm early.
Defensively, Nottingham have been more solid, conceding 2.5 goals per game. Peterborough will need to tighten up at the back, having let in 7.2 on average.
Nottingham carry momentum into this one with 14 wins from 16 games (88% win rate). Peterborough will be hoping to turn their form around.
The league table tells its own story - Nottingham sit top of the table while Peterborough find themselves in 9th. That 8 place gap will add extra motivation for the visitors to make a statement.
Nottingham's goal difference of +72 highlights their overall dominance this season.
Based on the numbers, Nottingham look well-placed to take all three points here. Peterborough will need to be at their best to prevent what could be a comfortable home victory.
| Samuel Miller#63 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0.67 |
| Alfie Stone#38DIV · U19 SOUTH 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0.60 |
| Theo Thomas#25 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1.00 |
| Darren Tuuling#22 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.13 |
| Liam Hine#18DIV · U19 NORTH 1LOAN | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1.00 |
| Alfie Langridge#21 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.06 |
| Harley Foster#88UP · U16 NORTH 1DIV · U19 NORTH 1 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.09 |
| Harrison Clarke#77 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.08 |
| Thomas Hayman#23UP · U16 NORTH 1DIV · U19 NORTH 1 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.09 |
| Tyler Dodd#37 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.11 |
| Alfie Clarke#29UP · U16 NORTH 1DIV · U19 NORTH 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Calum Anderson#30DIV · U19 NORTH 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Charles Butler#8UP · U16 NORTH 1DIV · U19 NORTH 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Daniels Fadejevs#52DIV · U19 NORTH 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Ethan DunnDIV · U19 NORTH 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Freddie Cole#31UP · U16 NORTH 1DIV · U19 NORTH 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Harrison Meier#82 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Harvey Kembery#1 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Jayden Thomas#9UP · U16 NORTH 1DIV · U19 NORTH 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Louis Insall#34UP · U16 NORTH 1DIV · U19 NORTH 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Oliver JardineDIV · U19 NORTH 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Raihan Lee#2UP · U16 NORTH 1DIV · U19 NORTH 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
