Solihull Junior Barons secured a comfortable 7-4 win away against Coventry Under 16s in a confident display. A cagey first period saw neither side find the breakthrough, but the team grew into the game and eventually found their rhythm.
Guy Teeple and Riley Hubbuck each bagged a brace in a clinical team performance, showcasing the depth of firepower available.
Riley Hubbuck provided an assist, helping to set up one of the goals.
Overall, a positive result that will give the team confidence heading into their next fixture.
| Player | GP | G | A | P | P/GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riley Hubbuck#97UP · U14 NORTH 1DIV · U16 NORTH 1 | 12 | 19 | 15 | 34 | 2.83 |
| Kyle Bower#12UP · U14 NORTH 1DIV · U16 NORTH 1 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 1.33 |
| Guy Teeple#72UP · U14 NORTH 1DIV · U16 NORTH 1 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 0.91 |
| Jackson Jordan#92UP · U14 NORTH 1DIV · U16 NORTH 1 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 0.69 |
| Stephen Corley#13DIV · U16 NORTH 1 | 15 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 0.53 |
| Abraham Barber#42DIV · U16 NORTH 1 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 0.47 |
| Jackson Dudley#4UP · U14 NORTH 1DIV · U16 NORTH 1 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0.75 |
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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 5.0 goals per game with 30 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 +14 goal difference reflects overall dominance in recent matches.
Interestingly, the team has been stronger on the road with 4 wins from 5 away games compared to 0 from 1 at home. Finding ways to replicate that away form in front of home fans would boost results.
Dominik Bakalar has been solid in goal with a 86.6% save percentage and 3.34 GAA across 9 games. While there's room for improvement, the goaltending has been respectable.
Most recently, a 7-4 victory over Coventry Under 16s was a dominant display. Notably, 2 emphatic wins by 3+ goals show the team can be dominant on their day.
Solihull Junior Barons currently sit in 6th place with 25 points from 16 games played. They are projected to maintain their current position through the remaining 2 games, finishing with approximately 29 points.
With a solid form rating of 68/100, the team is performing well. Their recent success is driven by strong attacking output (4.9 goals/game) and defensive vulnerabilities (3.1 conceded/game).
Performance has been consistent regardless of venue: 4-3-0 at home and 4-4-1 away. 100% of remaining games are at home, which should help.
The projected finish range of 6th to 6th 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 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Points | 25 | 13 | +12 |
| Wins | 8 | 4 | +4 |
| GF | 71 | 30 | +20 |
| GD | 12 | -8 | +20 |
Solihull and Sheffield are separated by just 2 places in the table, making this a genuine six-pointer for both teams.
Solihull boast the stronger attack this season, averaging 4.4 goals per game compared to Sheffield's 2.5. That firepower could prove decisive if they find their rhythm early.
Defensively, Solihull have been more solid, conceding 3.7 goals per game. Sheffield will need to tighten up at the back, having let in 5.3 on average.
Solihull carry momentum into this one with 8 wins from 16 games (50% win rate). Sheffield will be hoping to turn their form around.
Solihull's goal difference of +12 highlights their overall dominance this season.
Based on the numbers, Solihull look well-placed to take all three points here. Sheffield will need to be at their best to prevent what could be a comfortable home victory.
| 16 |
| 0 |
| 5 |
| 5 |
| 0.31 |
| Artur Poluszanczyk#18 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0.27 |
| Joey Kolisek#7UP · U14 NORTH 1DIV · U16 NORTH 1 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0.23 |
| Ethan Flowers#82UP · U14 NORTH 1DIV · U16 NORTH 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1.00 |
| Alexander Lee#91 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.06 |
| Bayley Bland#8UP · U14 NORTH 1 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.08 |
| Glebs Galuza#54 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.09 |
| Mylo Newell#3UP · U14 NORTH 1 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.10 |
| Alby Horvath#71UP · U14 NORTH 2 WEST | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Archie Hafen#82LOAN | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Blake Botha#16UP · U14 NORTH 2 WEST | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| C H KanDIV · U16 NORTH 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Daniel Broadbent#80 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Dominik Bakalar#38UP · U14 NORTH 1DIV · U16 NORTH 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Dwayne Nettey#33UP · U14 NORTH 2 WEST | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Emil Bennani#14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Finley Mcgrath#15UP · U14 NORTH 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Hayden Humphrey#58UP · U14 NORTH 2 WEST | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Josh Gamble#31DIV · U16 NORTH 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Kevins Kromanis#87UP · U14 NORTH 2 WEST | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Kristians Grudinskis#21UP · U14 NORTH 2 WEST | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Lyle Gallagher#88UP · U14 NORTH 1DIV · U16 NORTH 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Mason Willimott#27UP · U14 NORTH 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Noah Freedman#22UP · U14 NORTH 2 WEST | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Noah Hafen#37LOAN | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Theodore Brown#83UP · U14 NORTH 2 WEST | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Zachary Hanson#13UP · U14 NORTH 2 WEST | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
