Nottingham delivered a dominant performance away against Coventry Under 16s, cruising to an emphatic 7-0 victory. The team controlled proceedings from start to finish, dominating all three periods in a comprehensive display.
Isaac Jardine and Andrin Wuthrich each bagged a brace in a clinical team performance, showcasing the depth of firepower available. Joseph Dawson, Aaron Masters and Isaac Dawson also got on the scoresheet to round off the scoring.
Archie Hafen was the chief creator with two assists, pulling the strings in the offensive zone. Isaac Dawson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Spencer#77DIV · U16 NORTH 1 | 16 | 9 | 15 | 24 | 1.50 |
| Isaac Jardine#6DIV · U16 NORTH 1 | 15 | 19 | 5 | 24 | 1.60 |
| Isaac Dawson#74DIV · U16 NORTH 1 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 20 | 1.25 |
| Joseph Dawson#47DIV · U16 NORTH 1 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 20 | 1.33 |
| Elis Wyn Thomas#15DIV · U16 NORTH 1 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 19 | 1.46 |
| Lloyd Evans#68 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 1.13 |
| Mason Newman#32UP · U14 NORTH 1DIV · U16 NORTH 1 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 17 | 4.25 |
| Aaron Masters#54 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 0.83 |
Nottingham are in exceptional form, picking up 18 points from 6 games - that's 100% of all available points. Their 6-0-0 (W-D-L) record shows a winning mentality with 6 victories in this stretch.
Momentum is firmly on their side with a sizzling 6-game winning streak. This run of consecutive victories has built confidence and demonstrates the team's ability to close out games.
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. 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. Positively, fewer goals have been conceded recently, indicating improved defensive organization. The impressive +25 goal difference reflects overall dominance in recent matches.
Performance has been fairly consistent regardless of venue - 3 wins from 3 at home and 3 from 3 on the road.
Finlay Elliott has been a reliable presence between the pipes, posting a 88.4% save percentage and 2.06 GAA. With 14 wins from 14 games, the goaltending has been a strength.
Most recently, a 7-0 victory over Coventry Under 16s was a dominant display. Notably, 4 emphatic wins by 3+ goals show the team can be dominant on their day.
Nottingham currently sit in 1st place with 45 points from 16 games played. They are projected to maintain their current position through the remaining 2 games, finishing with approximately 51 points.
The team is in outstanding form with a rating of 96/100. This exceptional run has been built on strong attacking output (5.9 goals/game) and adequate defending (2.1 conceded/game).
Performance has been consistent regardless of venue: 8-0-0 at home and 7-1-0 away. 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 | 2 | +1 |
| Points | 45 | 24 | +21 |
| Wins | 15 | 10 | +5 |
| GF | 107 | 53 | +48 |
| GD | 70 | 22 | +48 |
Nottingham will be heavy favourites when they face Lancashire, but league position doesn't always tell the full story. Lancashire will be hoping to spring a surprise.
Nottingham boast the stronger attack this season, averaging 6.7 goals per game compared to Lancashire's 1.6. That firepower could prove decisive if they find their rhythm early.
Defensively, Nottingham have been more solid, conceding 2.3 goals per game. Lancashire will need to tighten up at the back, having let in 9.9 on average.
Nottingham carry momentum into this one with 15 wins from 16 games (94% win rate). Lancashire will be hoping to turn their form around.
The league table tells its own story - Nottingham sit top of the table while Lancashire find themselves in 10th. That 9 place gap will add extra motivation for the visitors to make a statement.
Nottingham's goal difference of +70 highlights their overall dominance this season.
Based on the numbers, Nottingham look well-placed to take all three points here. Lancashire will need to be at their best to prevent what could be a comfortable home victory.
| 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 | 16 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0.31 |
| Scott Crossley#95 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0.45 |
| Andrin Wuthrich#28 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0.31 |
| Harley Morgan#21UP · U14 NORTH 1DIV · U16 NORTH 1 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0.50 |
| Maximus Wilsdon#11 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0.27 |
| Benjamin Taylor#10DIV · U16 NORTH 1 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.17 |
| Kai Holbrook#34DIV · U16 NORTH 1 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.13 |
| Noah Hafen#37 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.22 |
| Cieran Hedley#14 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.14 |
| Igor Wisniewski#81 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.20 |
| Jasper Shuter#7 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.09 |
| Jensen Lane#3 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.20 |
| Lukasz Hanretty#94UP · U14 NORTH 1DIV · U16 NORTH 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1.00 |
| Thomas Wright#18 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.10 |
| 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 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Finley Cyster#78UP · U14 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 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 |
