Sheffield pushed Billingham Stars all the way in a hard-fought 5-6 contest home, showing great character despite the narrow defeat.
The team will take the positives from this performance and come back stronger in their next outing.
| Player | GP | G | A | P | P/GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jenson Dunwell#63DIV · U14 NORTH 1 | 17 | 24 | 6 | 30 | 1.76 |
| Ethan Widdowson#14DIV · U14 NORTH 1 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 14 | 0.82 |
| Jack Woodhead#52DIV · U14 NORTH 1 | 17 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 0.71 |
| Daniil Kruks#8UP · U12 NORTH 1DIV · U14 NORTH 1 | 11 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 0.73 |
| L SmithUP · U12 NORTH 1DIV · U14 NORTH 1 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 0.89 |
| Reece Comley#3DIV · U14 NORTH 1 | 20 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 0.40 |
| Bailey Spivey#29DIV · U14 NORTH 1 | 19 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 0.37 |
| Lyla-Jaye Smith#18DIV · U14 NORTH 1 |
Sheffield 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.
Results are trending upward, with more points coming in recent games compared to earlier in this period. This improving trajectory is an encouraging sign.
The attack has been devastating, averaging 4.7 goals per game with 28 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 20 goals at an alarming 3.3 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. The impressive +8 goal difference reflects overall dominance in recent matches.
Performance has been fairly consistent regardless of venue - 1 wins from 2 at home and 2 from 4 on the road.
Oliver Benwell holds a 74.3% save percentage with 5.40 GAA. The goaltending has been adequate, though the team may need more consistency from this position.
Most recently, a 5-6 defeat to Billingham Stars was a narrow setback that could have gone either way. Notably, 2 emphatic wins by 3+ goals show the team can be dominant on their day.
Sheffield currently sit in 3rd place with 36 points from 20 games played. They are projected to maintain their current position through the remaining 0 games, finishing with approximately 36 points.
With a solid form rating of 70/100, the team is performing well. Their recent success is driven by strong attacking output (4.9 goals/game) and defensive vulnerabilities (3.1 conceded/game).
Performance has been consistent regardless of venue: 6-4-0 at home and 6-4-0 away.
The projected finish range of 2nd 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 | 8 | +5 |
| Points | 36 | 15 | +21 |
| Wins | 12 | 7 | +5 |
| GF | 107 | 71 | +81 |
| GD | 38 | -43 | +81 |
| 18 |
| 1 |
| 6 |
| 7 |
| 0.39 |
| Thomas Andrews#56 | 14 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 0.36 |
| Alfie Barker#77 | 20 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0.20 |
| Eoin Hedley#13 | 18 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0.22 |
| George Chapman#20 | 16 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0.25 |
| Jack Curnock Waddington#86DIV · U14 NORTH 1 | 19 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0.21 |
| Olivers Everts#40DIV · U14 NORTH 1 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0.18 |
| Cody Orton#93 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.10 |
| Joseph Brammer#72UP · U12 NORTH 1 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.33 |
| Archie Hepworth#55 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.06 |
| Carter Spivey#35DIV · U14 NORTH 1 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.05 |
| Chase Shaw#59 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.25 |
| Chester Lowe#11UP · U12 NORTH 1DIV · U14 NORTH 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1.00 |
| Guy Hine#46UP · U12 NORTH 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.33 |
| Ronnie Bagshaw#5UP · U12 NORTH 1 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.09 |
| Fraser Kerkhoff#76UP · U12 NORTH 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Harry-John Orwin#50UP · U12 NORTH 1DIV · U14 NORTH 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| James Bint#68UP · U12 NORTH 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Jamie Calladine#23UP · U12 NORTH 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Joel Revill#1UP · U12 NORTH 1DIV · U14 NORTH 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Joseph Armitage#92UP · U12 NORTH 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Oliver Benwell#62DIV · U14 NORTH 1 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Tudor Ursa#88UP · U12 NORTH 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Tyler Kirkby#30UP · U12 NORTH 1DIV · U14 NORTH 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Vincent Colmer#16UP · U12 NORTH 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
