Nottingham faced a tough challenge away against a strong Leeds Junior Knights side, with the final score 2-7. Plenty of learning opportunities from this one.
Thomas Wright and Benjamin Spencer were both on target, finding the net once each to share the goalscoring duties.
Joseph Dawson and Igor Wisniewski provided the assists, linking up well with the forwards.
The team will take the positives from this performance and come back stronger in their next outing.
| Player | GP | G | A | P | P/GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Spencer#77DIV · U16 NORTH 1 | 18 | 10 | 15 | 25 | 1.39 |
| Isaac Jardine#6DIV · U16 NORTH 1 | 17 | 19 | 5 | 24 | 1.41 |
| Joseph Dawson#47DIV · U16 NORTH 1 | 17 | 9 | 12 | 21 | 1.24 |
| Isaac Dawson#74DIV · U16 NORTH 1 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 20 | 1.11 |
| Elis Wyn Thomas#15DIV · U16 NORTH 1 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 19 | 1.36 |
| Lloyd Evans#68 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 1.00 |
| Mason Newman#32UP · U14 NORTH 1DIV · U16 NORTH 1 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 17 | 4.25 |
| Aaron Masters#54 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 0.77 |
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 6.5 goals per game with 39 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 16 goals conceded (2.7 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 +23 goal difference reflects overall dominance in recent matches.
Home ice has been a fortress - 4 wins from 4 home games versus just 1 wins from 2 road trips. Making the most of home advantage will be crucial going forward.
Finlay Elliott holds a 77.2% save percentage with 4.31 GAA. The goaltending has been adequate, though the team may need more consistency from this position.
Most recently, a 2-7 defeat to Leeds Junior Knights was a tough lesson to absorb. Notably, 4 emphatic wins by 3+ goals show the team can be dominant on their day.
Nottingham currently sit in 1st place with 48 points from 18 games played. They are projected to maintain their current position through the remaining 0 games, finishing with approximately 48 points.
The team is in outstanding form with a rating of 86/100. This exceptional run has been built on strong attacking output (6.9 goals/game) and adequate defending (2.3 conceded/game). There are signs of a dip in form, with fewer points being picked up in recent games.
Home advantage has been significant, with a 9-0-0 record at home compared to 7-2-0 on the road. This 100% home win rate versus 78% away suggests the remaining home fixtures will be crucial.
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 | 2 | +1 |
| Points | 48 | 24 | +24 |
| Wins | 16 | 10 | +6 |
| GF | 121 | 53 | +55 |
| GD | 77 | 22 | +55 |
| Tivoli Mckenzie#25UP · U14 NORTH 1DIV · U16 NORTH 1 |
| 11 |
| 4 |
| 5 |
| 9 |
| 0.82 |
| Archie Hafen#82 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 0.54 |
| Leon Turner#43 | 15 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0.33 |
| Matilda Rayner#50 | 17 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0.29 |
| Scott Crossley#95 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0.38 |
| Andrin Wuthrich#28 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0.27 |
| Harley Morgan#21UP · U14 NORTH 1DIV · U16 NORTH 1 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0.50 |
| Maximus Wilsdon#11 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0.24 |
| Benjamin Taylor#10DIV · U16 NORTH 1 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.14 |
| Igor Wisniewski#81 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.29 |
| Kai Holbrook#34DIV · U16 NORTH 1 | 17 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.12 |
| Noah Hafen#37 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.22 |
| Thomas Wright#18 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.17 |
| Cieran Hedley#14 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.11 |
| Jasper Shuter#7 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.08 |
| Jensen Lane#3 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.17 |
| Lukasz Hanretty#94UP · U14 NORTH 1DIV · U16 NORTH 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1.00 |
| Aleksander Klarman#63UP · U14 NORTH 2 EAST | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Charlie Cade#45UP · U14 NORTH 1DIV · U16 NORTH 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Finlay Elliott#5DIV · U16 NORTH 1 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Finley Cyster#78UP · U14 NORTH 1DIV · U16 NORTH 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Harrison Fisher#79UP · U14 NORTH 1DIV · U16 NORTH 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Harry Rowntree#93UP · U14 NORTH 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Hector Hickling#49 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Hunter Davis#12UP · U14 NORTH 1DIV · U16 NORTH 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Joshua Clarke#86UP · U14 NORTH 1DIV · U16 NORTH 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Joshua Parker#39UP · U14 NORTH 1DIV · U16 NORTH 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Kai Copestake#66UP · U14 NORTH 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Minmin Huang#81UP · U14 NORTH 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
