- Solihull Junior Barons U14D1 vs Deeside Dragons Academy u14N1 · Jan 17, 2026108 days overdue — contact Solihull Junior Barons U14D1 manager
Solihull Junior Barons battled well home against Nottingham, and despite the 3-5 result, there were encouraging signs throughout the game. After a challenging 1-2 first period, the team showed resilience and never stopped working, gaining valuable match experience.
Kyle Bower led the attack with two well-taken goals, showing excellent composure in front of goal. Jackson Jordan also got on the scoresheet with a goal.
Riley Hubbuck was the chief creator with two assists, pulling the strings in the offensive zone. Mason Willimott, Jackson Jordan also contributed with assists.
The team will take the positives from this performance and come back stronger in their next outing.
Solihull and Sheffield are separated by just 1 place in the table, making this a genuine six-pointer for both teams.
Solihull boast the stronger attack this season, averaging 6.2 goals per game compared to Sheffield's 4.9. That firepower could prove decisive if they find their rhythm early.
Both defenses have been similarly tested this season, each conceding around 2.2 goals per game.
Solihull carry momentum into this one with 12 wins from 16 games (75% win rate). Sheffield will be hoping to turn their form around.
Solihull's goal difference of +64 highlights their overall dominance this season.
| Player | GP | G | A | P | P/GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riley Hubbuck#97 | 16 | 35 | 21 | 56 | 3.50 |
| Kyle Bower#12 | 15 | 18 | 9 | 27 | 1.80 |
| Jackson Dudley#4 | 15 | 16 | 5 | 21 | 1.40 |
| Joey Kolisek#7 | 16 | 1 | 17 | 18 | 1.13 |
| Jackson Jordan#92 | 14 | 7 | 10 | 17 | 1.21 |
| Mason Willimott#27 | 15 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 0.80 |
| Bayley Bland#8 | 16 | 1 | 10 | 11 | 0.69 |
| Guy Teeple#72 | 14 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 0.64 |
| Ethan Flowers#78 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 0.88 |
Solihull Junior Barons 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.
The attack has been devastating, averaging 5.3 goals per game with 32 total goals in 6 matches. This level of firepower puts immense pressure on opponents and provides a cushion for the defense.
There's work to do defensively with 15 goals conceded (2.5 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 +17 goal difference reflects overall dominance in recent matches.
Performance has been fairly consistent regardless of venue - 1 wins from 2 at home and 3 from 4 on the road.
Dominik Bakalar has been solid in goal with a 87.9% save percentage and 3.03 GAA across 8 games. While there's room for improvement, the goaltending has been respectable.
Most recently, a 3-5 defeat to Nottingham was a disappointing result. Notably, 4 emphatic wins by 3+ goals show the team can be dominant on their day.
Solihull Junior Barons currently sit in 3rd place with 36 points from 16 games played. They are projected to maintain their current position through the remaining 2 games, finishing with approximately 40 points.
The form rating of 64/100 indicates average recent performances. Key factors include strong attacking output (4.3 goals/game) and defensive vulnerabilities (3 conceded/game).
Performance has been consistent regardless of venue: 5-2-0 at home and 7-2-0 away. 100% of remaining games are at home, which should help.
The projected finish range of 3rd 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 good recent form and high-scoring offense provide a solid foundation for the run-in.
| Metric | This Season | Last Season | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Position | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Points | 36 | 23 | +13 |
| Wins | 12 | 11 | +1 |
| GF | 99 | 123 | -8 |
| GD | 64 | 72 | -8 |
The stats give Sheffield a slight edge, but Solihull certainly have the quality to cause problems. This could easily go down to the final minutes.
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| Hayden Humphrey#58DIV · U14 NORTH 2 WEST | 16 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0.25 |
| Michael Drummond#49UP · U12 NORTH 1DIV · U14 NORTH 2 WEST | 13 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0.31 |
| William Newton#38UP · U12 NORTH 1DIV · U14 NORTH 2 EASTLOAN | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0.60 |
| Blake Botha#16DIV · U14 NORTH 2 WEST | 7 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.29 |
| Finley Mcgrath#15 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.13 |
| George Cheetham#30UP · U12 NORTH 1DIV · U14 NORTH 2 WEST | 12 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.17 |
| Kevins Kromanis#87DIV · U14 NORTH 2 WEST | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.20 |
| Lyle Gallagher#88 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.08 |
| Maisy Goodall#5DIV · U14 NORTH 2 WEST | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.17 |
| Dominik Bakalar#38 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Kristians Grudinskis#21DIV · U14 NORTH 2 WEST | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Oskar Nuth#19UP · U12 NORTH 1DIV · U14 NORTH 2 WEST | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |