Nottingham competed hard home against Kingston Sharks Under 16's, eventually going down 2-6 in a game that provided valuable experience.
Thomas Hayman led the attack with two well-taken goals, showing excellent composure in front of goal.
The playmaking was spread across the team, with Tivoli Mckenzie, Harrison Beck, Raihan Lee all recording assists.
The team will take the positives from this performance and come back stronger in their next outing.
| Player | GP | G | A | P | P/GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Hayman#23 | 16 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 0.56 |
| Louis Insall#34 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 0.80 |
| Mason Newman#32UP · U14 NORTH 1DIV · U16 NORTH 2 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 0.57 |
| Harrison Beck#87 | 15 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 0.40 |
| Harley Foster#88 | 16 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0.25 |
| Jayden Thomas#9 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0.33 |
| Brodie Kimber#77 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0.33 |
| Tivoli Mckenzie#25UP · U14 NORTH 1DIV · U16 NORTH 2 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0.21 |
| Joseph Dawson |
Nottingham have had mixed results recently, picking up 9 points from 6 games - 50% of the maximum available. Their 3-0-3 (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.
Offensively, the team is potent with 23 goals scored (3.8 per game). This healthy output suggests the attacking players are finding their rhythm and creating chances consistently. Worryingly, goals have dried up in recent fixtures compared to earlier in this run.
The defense has leaked 25 goals at an alarming 4.2 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. A negative goal difference of -2 highlights the team is being outscored across these fixtures.
Interestingly, the team has been stronger on the road with 2 wins from 3 away games compared to 1 from 3 at home. Finding ways to replicate that away form in front of home fans would boost results.
Alfie Clarke has been a reliable presence between the pipes, posting a 89.0% save percentage and 2.63 GAA. With 3 wins from 6 games, the goaltending has been a strength.
Most recently, a 2-6 defeat to Kingston Sharks Under 16's was a tough lesson to absorb. Notably, 2 emphatic wins by 3+ goals show the team can be dominant on their day.
Nottingham currently sit in 3rd place with 34 points from 16 games played. They are projected to maintain their current position through the remaining 0 games, finishing with approximately 34 points.
With a solid form rating of 68/100, the team is performing well. Their recent success is driven by strong attacking output (5.2 goals/game) and defensive vulnerabilities (3.1 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: 6-2-0 at home and 5-2-1 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 good recent form and high-scoring offense provide a solid foundation for the run-in.
| Metric | This Season | Last Season | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Position | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Points | 34 | 22 | +12 |
| Wins | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| GF | 89 | 86 | +8 |
| GD | 49 | 41 | +8 |
| 8 |
| 1 |
| 1 |
| 2 |
| 0.25 |
| Nerome Tainton-Sallis#16 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.14 |
| Raihan Lee#91 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.40 |
| Travis-Lee Fay#98 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.13 |
| Charles Butler#8 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.17 |
| Elis Wyn Thomas#15DIV · U16 NORTH 2 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.11 |
| Ethan Flowers#78UP · U14 NORTH 1DIV · U16 NORTH 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.17 |
| Isaac Dawson#74DIV · U16 NORTH 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.20 |
| Tristan Grimbley#13 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.07 |
| Alfie Clarke#29 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Benjamin Spencer#77DIV · U16 NORTH 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Benjamin Taylor#10DIV · U16 NORTH 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Charlie Cade#45UP · U14 NORTH 1DIV · U16 NORTH 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Finlay Elliott#5DIV · U16 NORTH 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Finley Cyster#20UP · U14 NORTH 1DIV · U16 NORTH 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Freddie Cole#31 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Harley Morgan#21UP · U14 NORTH 1DIV · U16 NORTH 2 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Harrison Fisher#79UP · U14 NORTH 1DIV · U16 NORTH 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Hunter Davis#12UP · U14 NORTH 1DIV · U16 NORTH 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Isaac Jardine#38DIV · U16 NORTH 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Joshua Clarke#86UP · U14 NORTH 1DIV · U16 NORTH 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Joshua Parker#28UP · U14 NORTH 1DIV · U16 NORTH 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Kai Holbrook#80DIV · U16 NORTH 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Lukasz Hanretty#94UP · U14 NORTH 1DIV · U16 NORTH 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
