- Leeds Junior Knights U19 D1 vs Solihull Junior Barons U19D1 · Mar 28, 202639 days overdue — contact Solihull Junior Barons U19D1 manager
Solihull Junior Barons U19D1 delivered a dominant performance home against Widnes Wild Academy U19 D1, cruising to an emphatic 8-3 victory. The team controlled proceedings from start to finish, dominating all three periods in a comprehensive display.
Tommy Kolisek stole the show with a sensational hat-trick (4 goals), proving unstoppable in front of goal throughout the match. Daniel Reynolds, Alfie Newell, Reon Betts and Oliver Bruce also found the net to complete the scoring.
Oliver Bruce was instrumental in the build-up play, racking up 4 assists and creating chance after chance.
Overall, a positive result that will give the team confidence heading into their next fixture.
| Player | GP | G | A | P | P/GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Bruce#89 | 17 | 17 | 25 | 42 | 2.47 |
| Tommy Kolisek#66UP · U16 NORTH 1DIV · U19 NORTH 2 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 41 | 2.41 |
| Oliver Bennison#96DIV · U19 NORTH 2 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 29 | 1.71 |
| Alfie Newell#38UP · U16 NORTH 1DIV · U19 NORTH 2 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 22 | 1.29 |
| Oscar Lee#68UP · U16 NORTH 1DIV · U19 NORTH 2 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 18 | 1.38 |
| Finley Kavia Radford#18DIV · U19 NORTH 2 | 17 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 0.88 |
| Max Hammond#10UP · U16 NORTH 1DIV · U19 NORTH 2 | 10 | 3 | 12 | 15 | 1.50 |
| Daniel Reynolds |
Solihull Junior Barons U19D1 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 7.8 goals per game with 47 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.
The defense has leaked 21 goals at an alarming 3.5 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 +26 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.
Michael Yin Chi Lam has been a reliable presence between the pipes, posting a 89.5% save percentage and 2.35 GAA. With 8 wins from 13 games, the goaltending has been a strength.
Most recently, a 8-3 victory over Widnes Wild Academy U19 D1 was a dominant display. Notably, 4 emphatic wins by 3+ goals show the team can be dominant on their day.
Solihull Junior Barons U19D1 currently sit in 3rd place with 34 points from 17 games played. They are projected to maintain their current position through the remaining 3 games, finishing with approximately 39 points.
With a solid form rating of 78/100, the team is performing well. Their recent success is driven by strong attacking output (6.9 goals/game) and defensive vulnerabilities (3.4 conceded/game).
Home advantage has been significant, with a 7-2-0 record at home compared to 4-3-1 on the road. This 78% home win rate versus 50% away suggests the remaining home fixtures will be crucial. The remaining schedule is tough, with opponents averaging above the league mean. Only 33% of remaining games are at home, making the run-in tougher.
The projected finish range of 2nd 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 | — | — |
| Points | 34 | — | — |
| Wins | 11 | — | — |
| GF | 110 | — | — |
| GD | 46 | — | — |
A clash between two of the league's best as Solihull welcome Kingston. Both sides have been in impressive form and will be targeting all three points in this top of the table showdown.
Kingston boast the stronger attack this season, averaging 8.3 goals per game compared to Solihull's 6.5. That firepower could prove decisive if they find their rhythm early.
Defensively, Kingston have been more solid, conceding 2.1 goals per game. Solihull will need to tighten up at the back, having let in 3.8 on average.
Kingston carry momentum into this one with 17 wins from 18 games (94% win rate). Solihull will be hoping to turn their form around.
Kingston's goal difference of +111 highlights their overall dominance this season.
The stats give Kingston 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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| Jack Bickley#98DIV · U19 NORTH 2 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 0.77 |
| Reon Betts#77DIV · U19 NORTH 2 | 16 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 0.63 |
| Ace Holmes#15UP · U16 NORTH 1DIV · U19 NORTH 2 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0.36 |
| Jimi Green#11 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0.20 |
| Noah Bruce#39UP · U16 NORTH 1DIV · U19 NORTH 2 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0.18 |
| Charles Pegg#4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.50 |
| Isaac Rayner#81DIV · U19 NORTH 2 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.20 |
| Jake Burton#17UP · U16 NORTH 1DIV · U19 NORTH 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.50 |
| Charlie Lee#88DIV · U19 NORTH 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Danny Kolisek#25DIV · U19 NORTH 2 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Darragh Gantley#24UP · U16 NORTH 1DIV · U19 NORTH 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Erin Roche#97 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Michael Yin Chi Lam#33DIV · U19 NORTH 2 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |