Nottingham battled well home against Leeds Junior Knights, and despite the 5-7 result, there were encouraging signs throughout the game.
The team will take the positives from this performance and come back stronger in their next outing.
| Player | GP | G | A | P | P/GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louis Bliss#7 | 17 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 0.41 |
| Grayson Wood#3 | 17 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0.29 |
| Joshua Broder#61 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0.38 |
| Seth Trevor#62 | 18 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0.28 |
| Oliver Leese#82 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0.24 |
| Seb Lewis#77 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0.20 |
| Maximilian Wightman#96 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.14 |
| Sean Cawthan#37DIV · U12 NORTH 2 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.13 |
| Jaxon Smeeth#9 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Nottingham 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.
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 7.2 goals per game with 43 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 14 goals conceded (2.3 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 +29 goal difference reflects overall dominance in recent matches.
Performance has been fairly consistent regardless of venue - 3 wins from 4 at home and 2 from 2 on the road.
Hugh Stevens has been solid in goal with a 81.6% save percentage and 5.83 GAA across 2 games. While there's room for improvement, the goaltending has been respectable.
Most recently, a 5-7 defeat to Leeds Junior Knights was a disappointing result. Notably, 5 emphatic wins by 3+ goals show the team can be dominant on their day.
Nottingham currently sit in 3rd place with 40 points from 18 games played. They are projected to maintain their current position through the remaining 0 games, finishing with approximately 40 points.
The team is in outstanding form with a rating of 86/100. This exceptional run has been built on strong attacking output (8.1 goals/game) and adequate defending (2.2 conceded/game). There are signs of a dip in form, with fewer points being picked up in recent games.
Performance has been consistent regardless of venue: 6-3-0 at home and 7-1-1 away.
The projected finish range of 3rd to 3rd 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 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Points | 40 | 20 | +20 |
| Wins | 13 | 10 | +3 |
| GF | 113 | 90 | +18 |
| GD | 60 | 42 | +18 |
| 0.06 |
| Lawrence Newman#23 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.07 |
| Matthew Morgan#79DIV · U12 NORTH 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.33 |
| Simeon Carroll#35 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.06 |
| William Newton#39 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.17 |
| Alice Hargreaves#92DIV · U12 NORTH 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Caleb Cummings#13DIV · U12 NORTH 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Charlie Morgan-Hallam#27DIV · U12 NORTH 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Charlie Searson#49DIV · U12 NORTH 2 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Elias Flowers#30DIV · U12 NORTH 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Elijah Fountain#29DIV · U12 NORTH 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Finlay Johnson#22DIV · U12 NORTH 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Francis Jackson-Barradale#6DIV · U12 NORTH 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| H FisherDIV · U12 NORTH 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Henry Haywood#9DIV · U12 NORTH 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Hugh Stevens#1 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Kasper Grimbley#66DIV · U12 NORTH 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Mason Clarke#11DIV · U12 NORTH 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| M HarrisonDIV · U12 NORTH 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Mia Dance#15DIV · U12 NORTH 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Ozzie Williams#78DIV · U12 NORTH 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| R SmithDIV · U12 NORTH 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Reggie Bliss#10DIV · U12 NORTH 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Seth Brown#4 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Stephan Korposh#17DIV · U12 NORTH 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Theodore Wightman#68DIV · U12 NORTH 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Timurs Seikins#2 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Tristan Tuuling#75DIV · U12 NORTH 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Wai Sing Quartus Tse#42 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
