Nottingham claimed a well-deserved victory home, defeating Manchester Storm Academy 5-3 in an entertaining contest. A fast start set the tone as they took control early with a commanding 4-2 first period, never looking back from there.
Overall, a positive result that will give the team confidence heading into their next fixture.
| Player | GP | G | A | P | P/GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louis Insall#34 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 0.80 |
| Mason Newman#32UP · U14 NORTH 1DIV · U16 NORTH 2 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 0.57 |
| Thomas Hayman#23 | 15 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 0.47 |
| Harrison Beck#87 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 0.36 |
| Harley Foster#88 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0.27 |
| Jayden Thomas#9 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0.33 |
| Brodie Kimber#77 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0.33 |
| Joseph Dawson#47DIV · U16 NORTH 2 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.29 |
| Nerome Tainton-Sallis#16 |
Nottingham are in solid form, earning 12 points from their last 6 games (67% of available points). Their 4-0-2 (W-D-L) record shows a winning mentality with 4 victories in this stretch.
The attack has been devastating, averaging 4.2 goals per game with 25 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.
The defense has leaked 22 goals at an alarming 3.7 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 positive goal difference of +3 shows the team is winning the goal battle overall.
Performance has been fairly consistent regardless of venue - 1 wins from 2 at home and 3 from 4 on the road.
Alfie Clarke has been a reliable presence between the pipes, posting a 88.5% save percentage and 2.57 GAA. With 3 wins from 5 games, the goaltending has been a strength.
Most recently, a 5-3 victory over Manchester Storm Academy was a confident performance. 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 15 games played. They are projected to maintain their current position through the remaining 1 games, finishing with approximately 36 points.
The team is in outstanding form with a rating of 82/100. This exceptional run has been built on strong attacking output (5.9 goals/game) and defensive vulnerabilities (2.8 conceded/game).
Home advantage has been significant, with a 6-1-0 record at home compared to 5-2-1 on the road. This 86% home win rate versus 63% away suggests the remaining home fixtures will be crucial. The remaining schedule is tough, with opponents averaging above the league mean. 100% of remaining games are at home, which should help.
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 | 34 | 22 | +12 |
| Wins | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| GF | 87 | 86 | +12 |
| GD | 53 | 41 | +12 |
A clash between two of the league's best as Nottingham welcome Kingston. Both sides have been in impressive form and will be targeting all three points in this top of the table showdown.
Kingston boast the stronger attack this season, averaging 6.4 goals per game compared to Nottingham's 5.8. That firepower could prove decisive if they find their rhythm early.
Defensively, Kingston have been more solid, conceding 1.7 goals per game. Nottingham will need to tighten up at the back, having let in 2.3 on average.
Form-wise, both teams have been fairly evenly matched with similar win rates this season.
Kingston's goal difference of +66 highlights their overall dominance this season.
Based on the numbers, Kingston look well-placed to take all three points here. Nottingham will need to be at their best to prevent what could be a comfortable home victory.
| 14 |
| 1 |
| 1 |
| 2 |
| 0.14 |
| Tivoli Mckenzie#25UP · U14 NORTH 1DIV · U16 NORTH 2 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.15 |
| 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 |
| Raihan Lee#91 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.25 |
| Tristan Grimbley#13 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.08 |
| Alfie Clarke#29 | 14 | 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 |
| Freddie Cole#31 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Harley Morgan#21UP · U14 NORTH 1DIV · U16 NORTH 2 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Harrison Fisher#79UP · U14 NORTH 1DIV · U16 NORTH 2 | 3 | 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 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Joshua Parker#28UP · U14 NORTH 1DIV · U16 NORTH 2 | 1 | 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 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
