Sheffield u12b Lightning delivered a dominant performance away against Lancashire Lightning, cruising to an emphatic 12-0 victory. A cagey first period saw neither side find the breakthrough, but the team grew into the game and eventually found their rhythm.
Overall, a positive result that will give the team confidence heading into their next fixture.
| Player | GP | G | A | P | P/GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominik Kruks#39DIV · U12 NORTH 1 | 13 | 21 | 2 | 23 | 1.77 |
| Jack Higham#58 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 1.40 |
| Calum Bonnes#91 | 12 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 0.75 |
| Noah Searson#90DIV · U12 NORTH 1 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 0.62 |
| Henry Fletcher#96DIV · U12 NORTH 1 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 0.46 |
| Obie Gill#6 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 2.50 |
| Ollie Comley#63DIV · U12 NORTH 1 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0.36 |
| Jack Keightley#48 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0.29 |
| Joseph Armitage#92 |
Sheffield u12b Lightning 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.
The team has won their last 2 matches, building positive momentum heading into upcoming fixtures. 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 8.7 goals per game with 52 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.
The defense has been respectable, allowing 12 goals at 2.0 per game. While there's always room for improvement, this is a solid foundation. Concerningly, more goals have been shipped recently, suggesting concentration or fatigue issues. The impressive +40 goal difference reflects overall dominance in recent matches.
Performance has been fairly consistent regardless of venue - 2 wins from 2 at home and 3 from 4 on the road.
In goal, Tobias Mangnall has been exceptional with a 100.0% save percentage and 0.00 goals against average across 1 appearances. This elite netminding has been crucial to the team's results, with 11 saves from 11 shots faced.
Most recently, a 12-0 victory over Lancashire Lightning was a dominant display. Notably, 4 emphatic wins by 3+ goals show the team can be dominant on their day.
Sheffield u12b Lightning currently sit in 2nd place with 40 points from 16 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 82/100. This exceptional run has been built on strong attacking output (7.2 goals/game) and defensive vulnerabilities (2.7 conceded/game).
Performance has been consistent regardless of venue: 7-0-1 at home and 6-2-0 away.
The projected finish range of 2nd to 2nd 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 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Points | 40 | 27 | +13 |
| Wins | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| GF | 133 | 97 | +52 |
| GD | 100 | 48 | +52 |
| 8 |
| 3 |
| 1 |
| 4 |
| 0.50 |
| Oliver Archer#82 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 2.00 |
| Daniel Bint#95DIV · U12 NORTH 1 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0.23 |
| Rex Walker#70DIV · U12 NORTH 1 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0.30 |
| Leo Bartrop#80 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.15 |
| Parker Beecham#22 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.17 |
| Ronnie Bagshaw#5DIV · U12 NORTH 1 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.15 |
| James Bint#68DIV · U12 NORTH 1 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.07 |
| Katelyn Colquitt-Gould#10 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.11 |
| Alfred Matthews#45 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Eddison Bridges#9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Evelyn Thompson#75 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Joel Revill#1DIV · U12 NORTH 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Joshua Green#49 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Teddy Crossley#38DIV · U12 NORTH 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Tobias Mangnall#32DIV · U12 NORTH 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Tudor Ursa#88DIV · U12 NORTH 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Vincent Colmer#16 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
