Solihull Junior Barons claimed a well-deserved victory home, defeating Sheffield u14a Lasers 3-1 in an entertaining contest. A fast start set the tone as they took control early with a commanding 1-0 first period, never looking back from there.
Riley Hubbuck 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.
Kyle Bower was the chief creator with two assists, pulling the strings in the offensive zone. Jackson Dudley, George Cheetham, Hayden Humphrey 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riley Hubbuck#97 | 17 | 37 | 21 | 58 | 3.41 |
| Kyle Bower#12 | 16 | 18 | 11 | 29 | 1.81 |
| Jackson Dudley#4 | 16 | 16 | 6 | 22 | 1.38 |
| Jackson Jordan#92 | 15 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 1.20 |
| Joey Kolisek#7 | 17 | 1 | 17 | 18 | 1.06 |
| Mason Willimott#27 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 0.75 |
| Bayley Bland#8 | 17 | 1 | 10 | 11 | 0.65 |
| Guy Teeple#72 | 15 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 0.60 |
| Ethan Flowers#78LOAN | 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 5.2 goals per game with 31 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 16 goals conceded (2.7 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 +15 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.
Dominik Bakalar has been a reliable presence between the pipes, posting a 89.1% save percentage and 2.69 GAA. With 6 wins from 9 games, the goaltending has been a strength.
Most recently, a 3-1 victory over Sheffield u14a Lasers was a confident performance. Notably, 3 emphatic wins by 3+ goals show the team can be dominant on their day.
Solihull Junior Barons currently sit in 3rd place with 40 points from 18 games played. They are projected to maintain their current position through the remaining 0 games, finishing with approximately 40 points.
With a solid form rating of 78/100, the team is performing well. Their recent success is driven by strong attacking output (4.2 goals/game) and adequate defending (1.7 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: 6-2-1 at home and 7-2-0 away.
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 excellent current form and high-scoring offense provide a solid foundation for the run-in.
| Metric | This Season | Last Season | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Position | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Points | 40 | 23 | +17 |
| Wins | 13 | 11 | +2 |
| GF | 102 | 123 | -6 |
| GD | 66 | 72 | -6 |
| Hayden Humphrey#58DIV · U14 NORTH 2 WEST | 17 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 0.29 |
| Mylo Newell#3 | 16 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0.31 |
| Michael Drummond#49UP · U12 NORTH 1DIV · U14 NORTH 2 WEST | 13 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0.31 |
| George Cheetham#30UP · U12 NORTH 1DIV · U14 NORTH 2 WEST | 13 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0.23 |
| William Newton#38UP · U12 NORTH 1DIV · U14 NORTH 2 EASTLOAN | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0.60 |
| Blake Botha#16DIV · U14 NORTH 2 WEST | 8 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.25 |
| Finley Mcgrath#15 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.13 |
| Kevins Kromanis#87DIV · U14 NORTH 2 WEST | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.17 |
| Lyle Gallagher#88 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.07 |
| Maisy Goodall#5DIV · U14 NORTH 2 WEST | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.17 |
| Dominik Bakalar#38 | 13 | 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 |
