Sheffield delivered a dominant performance away against Lancashire Lightning, cruising to an emphatic 12-2 victory. The team controlled proceedings from start to finish, dominating all three periods in a comprehensive display.
Dylan Calladine stole the show with a sensational hat-trick (4 goals), proving unstoppable in front of goal throughout the match. Bradley Law (2), Jenson Dunwell (2), Alexander Bullock, Joseph Jones and Dylan Keightley also found the net to complete the scoring.
Lyla-Jaye Smith was the chief creator with two assists, pulling the strings in the offensive zone. Bailey Spivey, Alfie Morgan, Joseph Jones 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Law#15UP · U14 NORTH 1DIV · U16 NORTH 1 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 13 | 0.93 |
| Spencer Sheldon-Wright#9 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 1.00 |
| Teddy Hancock#87DIV · U16 NORTH 1 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 0.53 |
| Dylan Calladine#10DIV · U16 NORTH 1 | 18 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 0.39 |
| Jenson Dunwell#63UP · U14 NORTH 2 EAST | 7 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 0.86 |
| Cody Price#47UP · U14 NORTH 1DIV · U16 NORTH 1 | 17 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 0.35 |
| Finley Hellier#2DIV · U16 NORTH 1 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 0.31 |
| Joseph Jones#66 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Sheffield are struggling for form, managing just 3 points from their last 6 games (17% of available points). Their 1-0-5 (W-D-L) record shows difficulties picking up results, with 5 defeats outweighing the 1 wins.
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 4.5 goals per game with 27 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 31 goals at an alarming 5.2 per game. This vulnerability is putting enormous pressure on the attack to outscore opponents, which isn't sustainable long-term. Positively, fewer goals have been conceded recently, indicating improved defensive organization. A negative goal difference of -4 highlights the team is being outscored across these fixtures.
Jayden Collingwood has been solid in goal with a 85.0% save percentage and 4.68 GAA across 12 games. While there's room for improvement, the goaltending has been respectable.
Most recently, a 12-2 victory over Lancashire Lightning was a dominant display. However, 2 heavy defeats by 3+ goals are concerning and suggest the team can struggle when things go wrong.
Sheffield currently sit in 8th place with 12 points from 18 games played. They are projected to maintain their current position through the remaining 0 games, finishing with approximately 12 points.
A form rating of 45/100 highlights some struggles. Areas of concern include strong attacking output (4.7 goals/game) and defensive vulnerabilities (4 conceded/game). Encouragingly, results are trending upward with more points earned in recent fixtures compared to earlier in the season.
Performance has been consistent regardless of venue: 2-7-0 at home and 2-7-0 away.
The projected finish range of 8th to 8th 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.
| Metric | This Season | Last Season | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Position | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Points | 12 | 8 | +4 |
| Wins | 4 | 3 | +1 |
| GF | 55 | 27 | -10 |
| GD | -36 | -26 | -10 |
| 0.22 |
| Dylan Keightley#97UP · U14 NORTH 1DIV · U16 NORTH 1 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0.23 |
| Bailey Spivey#29UP · U14 NORTH 2 EAST | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0.50 |
| Avery Cadman-Moore#42UP · U14 NORTH 1 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0.25 |
| Alfie Morgan#26UP · U14 NORTH 1DIV · U16 NORTH 1 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.13 |
| Alfie White#32DIV · U16 NORTH 1 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.13 |
| Louis Oates#61UP · U14 NORTH 1DIV · U16 NORTH 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2.00 |
| Lyla-Jaye Smith#18UP · U14 NORTH 2 EAST | 6 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.33 |
| Alexander Bullock#27DIV · U16 NORTH 1 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.08 |
| Matilda Wilson#96 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.14 |
| Lexie Yellott-Bilby#85DIV · U16 NORTH 1 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.08 |
| Libby Foster#84 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.17 |
| Maddison-Rose Walker#91DIV · U16 NORTH 1 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.09 |
| Carter Spivey#35UP · U14 NORTH 2 EAST | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Harry Clark#81UP · U14 NORTH 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Jacoby Robinson#60UP · U14 NORTH 1DIV · U16 NORTH 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Jayden Collingwood#31 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Ronnie White#98UP · U14 NORTH 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Samuel Mcmaster#5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| William Boyes#7UP · U14 NORTH 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Zach Fairweather#78UP · U14 NORTH 1DIV · U16 NORTH 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
