Slough Jets U19s secured a comfortable 5-2 win away against Swindon Cougars - U19 National in a confident display. A fast start set the tone as they took control early with a commanding 4-1 first period, never looking back from there.
Joad Farrant led the attack with two well-taken goals, showing excellent composure in front of goal. Felix Hemmings-Maher, Edward Cave-Humphrey and Leo Toms also got on the scoresheet to round off the scoring.
Felix Hemmings-Maher and Edward Cave-Humphrey provided the assists, linking up well with the forwards.
Overall, a positive result that will give the team confidence heading into their next fixture.
Leeds and Slough are separated by just 1 place in the table, making this a genuine six-pointer for both teams.
Leeds boast the stronger attack this season, averaging 5.3 goals per game compared to Slough's 4.7. That firepower could prove decisive if they find their rhythm early.
Defensively, Leeds have been more solid, conceding 2.8 goals per game. Slough will need to tighten up at the back, having let in 4.6 on average.
Form-wise, both teams have been fairly evenly matched with similar win rates this season.
Leeds's goal difference of +38 highlights their overall dominance this season.
The stats give Leeds a slight edge, but Slough certainly have the quality to cause problems. This could easily go down to the final minutes.
| Player | GP | G | A | P | P/GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Cave-Humphrey#18 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 39 | 2.44 |
| Alexander Rosam#22 | 15 | 8 | 15 | 23 | 1.53 |
| Joad Farrant#29 | 17 | 6 | 13 | 19 | 1.12 |
| Aaron Edworthy#10 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 15 | 1.50 |
| Felix Hemmings-Maher#8 | 17 | 3 | 12 | 15 | 0.88 |
| Isak Merry#86 | 17 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 0.59 |
| Jude Affleck#6 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 1.25 |
| Leo Toms#24 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 0.53 |
| Tristan Dibdin#15 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 0.47 |
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.
Momentum is firmly on their side with a sizzling 4-game winning streak. This run of consecutive victories has built confidence and demonstrates the team's ability to close out games. 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 5.5 goals per game with 33 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 23 goals at an alarming 3.8 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. 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 5-2 victory over Swindon Cougars - U19 National was a dominant display. Notably, 2 emphatic wins by 3+ goals show the team can be dominant on their day.
Slough Jets U19s currently sit in 5th place with 27 points from 17 games played. However, current form suggests they may slip 1 place to finish 6th with around 29 points.
The form rating of 64/100 indicates average recent performances. Key factors include strong attacking output (4.6 goals/game) and defensive vulnerabilities (4.5 conceded/game). Encouragingly, results are trending upward with more points earned in recent fixtures compared to earlier in the season.
Home advantage has been significant, with a 6-2-1 record at home compared to 2-4-2 on the road. This 67% home win rate versus 25% away suggests the remaining home fixtures will be crucial. The remaining schedule is tough, with opponents averaging above the league mean. Only 0% of remaining games are at home, making the run-in tougher.
The projected finish range of 2nd to 6th reflects the uncertainty in any prediction. With 1 games remaining, there's still meaningful movement possible in either direction.
Overall, the outlook is positive. Key strengths like good recent form and high-scoring offense provide a solid foundation for the run-in.
| Metric | This Season | Last Season | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Position | 5 | — | — |
| Points | 27 | — | — |
| Wins | 8 | — | — |
| GF | 80 | — | — |
| GD | 1 | — | — |
| Finlay Spearing#44 |
| 16 |
| 4 |
| 3 |
| 7 |
| 0.44 |
| Martim Baptista#25 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0.56 |
| Harrison Pearson#88 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0.24 |
| Alan Wong-Rosillo#12 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0.18 |
| Ethan Hills#9UP · U16 SOUTH 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.40 |
| Alexander Hatherley#61 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.06 |
| Caoimhe Parsons#34 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.06 |
| Charles Pavitt#95DIV · U19 SOUTH 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.33 |
| Jacob Parsons#16 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.06 |
| Leo Krauka#93 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.08 |
| 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 | 17 | 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 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Jake Marshall#40 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Kerim Defreitas#19 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Matthew Newton#30 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Oliver Hagedorn#91UP · U16 SOUTH 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Reggie Howe#38UP · U16 SOUTH 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
