Slough Jets U19s battled well away against Leeds Junior Knights U19 National, and despite the 0-2 result, there were encouraging signs throughout the game.
The team worked hard but found the opposition's defence in excellent form on this occasion. Finishing chances will be a focus in training.
The team will take the positives from this performance and come back stronger in their next outing.
| Player | GP | G | A | P | P/GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Cave-Humphrey#18 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 39 | 2.29 |
| Alexander Rosam#22 | 16 | 8 | 15 | 23 | 1.44 |
| Joad Farrant#29 | 18 | 6 | 13 | 19 | 1.06 |
| Aaron Edworthy#10 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 15 | 1.50 |
| Felix Hemmings-Maher#8 | 18 | 3 | 12 | 15 | 0.83 |
| Isak Merry#86 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 0.56 |
| Jude Affleck#6 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 1.11 |
| Leo Toms#24 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 0.50 |
| Tristan Dibdin#15 | 18 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 0.44 |
Slough Jets U19s are in solid form, earning 13 points from their last 6 games (72% of available points). Their 4-1-1 (W-D-L) record shows a winning mentality with 4 victories in this stretch.
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 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. Worryingly, goals have dried up in recent fixtures compared to earlier in this run.
There's work to do defensively with 17 goals conceded (2.8 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 +10 goal difference reflects overall dominance in recent matches.
Performance has been fairly consistent regardless of venue - 3 wins from 4 at home and 1 from 2 on the road.
Conor Dudley has been solid in goal with a 83.6% save percentage and 4.19 GAA across 6 games. While there's room for improvement, the goaltending has been respectable.
Most recently, a 0-2 defeat to Leeds Junior Knights U19 National was a disappointing result. Notably, 2 emphatic wins by 3+ goals show the team can be dominant on their day.
Slough Jets U19s currently sit in 7th place with 27 points from 18 games played. Based on current form, they are projected to climb 1 place to finish 6th with an estimated 27 points.
The form rating of 58/100 indicates average recent performances. Key factors include strong attacking output (4.5 goals/game) and defensive vulnerabilities (3.9 conceded/game). There are signs of a dip in form, with fewer points being picked up in recent games.
Home advantage has been significant, with a 6-2-1 record at home compared to 2-5-2 on the road. This 67% home win rate versus 22% away suggests the remaining home fixtures will be crucial.
The projected finish range of 6th to 7th 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 high-scoring offense while addressing form trending downward will be key.
| Metric | This Season | Last Season | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Position | 7 | — | — |
| Points | 27 | — | — |
| Wins | 8 | — | — |
| GF | 80 | — | — |
| GD | -1 | — | — |
| Finlay Spearing#44 |
| 17 |
| 4 |
| 3 |
| 7 |
| 0.41 |
| Martim Baptista#25 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0.50 |
| Harrison Pearson#88 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0.24 |
| Alan Wong-Rosillo#12 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0.17 |
| Ethan Hills#9UP · U16 SOUTH 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.40 |
| Alexander Hatherley#61 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.06 |
| Caoimhe Parsons#34 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.06 |
| Charles Pavitt#95DIV · U19 SOUTH 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.33 |
| Jacob Parsons#16 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.06 |
| Leo Krauka#93 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.07 |
| Lucas Verzuu#67 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.07 |
| Alfie Blaber-Annetts#41UP · U16 SOUTH 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Charles Ward-Close#14DIV · U19 SOUTH 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Conor Dudley#63 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Edward Flitter#55UP · U16 SOUTH 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Ethan Lewis#3UP · U16 SOUTH 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Freddie Sharp#72UP · U16 SOUTH 1DIV · U19 SOUTH 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Hector Anderson#48UP · U16 SOUTH 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Isabelle Bennett#36 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Jake Marshall#40 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Kerim Defreitas#19 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Matthew Newton#30 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Oliver Hagedorn#91UP · U16 SOUTH 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Reggie Howe#38UP · U16 SOUTH 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
