Sheffield competed hard away against Leeds Junior Knights, eventually going down 2-6 in a game that provided valuable experience. After a challenging 0-2 first period, the team showed resilience and never stopped working, gaining valuable match experience.
Finley Hellier led the attack with two well-taken goals, showing excellent composure in front of goal.
Daniel Grzesiakowski was the chief creator with two assists, pulling the strings in the offensive zone. Teddy Hancock also contributed with assists.
The team will take the positives from this performance and come back stronger in their next outing.
| Player | GP | G | A | P | P/GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Lindley#68 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 22 | 1.47 |
| Tyler Price#94 | 15 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 0.87 |
| Tyler Softley#24 | 16 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 0.81 |
| Louis Oates#61UP · U14 NORTH 1DIV · U16 NORTH 2 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 0.85 |
| Daniel Grzesiakowski#64UP · U14 NORTH 1 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 0.91 |
| Albie Phillips#95 | 16 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 0.56 |
| Charlie-Lee Hawkridge#22 | 17 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 0.53 |
| Finley Hellier#2DIV · U16 NORTH 2 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 0.36 |
| Elliot Oades |
Sheffield 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.
Offensively, the team is potent with 23 goals scored (3.8 per game). This healthy output suggests the attacking players are finding their rhythm and creating chances consistently. Worryingly, goals have dried up in recent fixtures compared to earlier in this run.
There's work to do defensively with 13 goals conceded (2.2 per game). Tightening up at the back would take pressure off the attack and lead to more comfortable results. Concerningly, more goals have been shipped recently, suggesting concentration or fatigue issues. The impressive +10 goal difference reflects overall dominance in recent matches.
Performance has been fairly consistent regardless of venue - 2 wins from 3 at home and 2 from 3 on the road.
Finn Wilson has been solid in goal with a 82.0% save percentage and 5.85 GAA across 11 games. While there's room for improvement, the goaltending has been respectable.
Most recently, a 2-6 defeat to Leeds Junior Knights was a tough lesson to absorb. However, 2 heavy defeats by 3+ goals are concerning and suggest the team can struggle when things go wrong.
Sheffield currently sit in 4th place with 27 points from 16 games played. They are projected to maintain their current position through the remaining 0 games, finishing with approximately 27 points.
The form rating of 58/100 indicates average recent performances. Key factors include steady scoring (2.8 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.
Performance has been consistent regardless of venue: 4-2-2 at home and 4-3-1 away.
The projected finish range of 4th to 4th reflects the uncertainty in any prediction. This narrow range suggests a relatively predictable finish, though close competition means every point will matter.
The outlook is neutral - there's potential for improvement, but also room for caution. Maintaining decent defensive record while addressing form trending downward will be key.
| Metric | This Season | Last Season | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Position | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Points | 27 | 16 | +11 |
| Wins | 8 | 7 | +1 |
| GF | 57 | 58 | +27 |
| GD | 25 | -2 | +27 |
| 16 |
| 2 |
| 2 |
| 4 |
| 0.25 |
| Bradley Law#15UP · U14 NORTH 1DIV · U16 NORTH 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1.00 |
| Cody Price#47UP · U14 NORTH 1DIV · U16 NORTH 2 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0.33 |
| Eoin Downing#53 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0.19 |
| Zach Fairweather#78UP · U14 NORTH 1DIV · U16 NORTH 2 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0.25 |
| Alfie White#32DIV · U16 NORTH 2 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.13 |
| Brandon Lake#54 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.17 |
| Lexie Yellott-Bilby#85DIV · U16 NORTH 2 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.20 |
| Teddy Hancock#87DIV · U16 NORTH 2 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.15 |
| Alfie Morgan#26UP · U14 NORTH 1DIV · U16 NORTH 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Dylan Calladine#10DIV · U16 NORTH 2LOAN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Dylan Keightley#97UP · U14 NORTH 1DIV · U16 NORTH 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Finn Wilson#73 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Jacoby Robinson#60UP · U14 NORTH 1DIV · U16 NORTH 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Maddison-Rose Walker#91DIV · U16 NORTH 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
