Sutton Sting faced a tough challenge away against a strong Sheffield side, with the final score 2-7. Plenty of learning opportunities from this one.
Seth Graham and Jude Collingwood were both on target, finding the net once each to share the goalscoring duties.
Archie Neal and Seth Graham provided the assists, linking up well with the forwards.
The team will take the positives from this performance and come back stronger in their next outing.
Leeds and Sutton are separated by just 1 place in the table, making this a genuine six-pointer for both teams.
Sutton boast the stronger attack this season, averaging 5.3 goals per game compared to Leeds's 3.0. That firepower could prove decisive if they find their rhythm early.
| Player | GP | G | A | P | P/GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Graham#75 | 18 | 13 | 15 | 28 | 1.56 |
| Jude Collingwood#97 | 19 | 17 | 8 | 25 | 1.32 |
| Lincoln Ashley#15 | 19 | 14 | 10 | 24 | 1.26 |
| Jackson Taylor#36 | 18 | 9 | 13 | 22 | 1.22 |
| Charlie Kemp#85 | 19 | 9 | 6 | 15 | 0.79 |
| Jenson Else#12DIV · U14 NORTH 1 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 15 | 1.25 |
| Archie Neal#72 | 19 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 0.74 |
| Christopher Waddington#1DIV · U14 NORTH 1 | 19 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 0.42 |
| Eli Deakin#55 | 19 | 3 | 3 |
Sutton Sting are struggling for form, managing just 7 points from their last 6 games (39% of available points). Their 2-1-3 (W-D-L) record shows a balanced run of results.
Back-to-back defeats have been a setback, and the team will be eager to respond with a positive result. However, there are signs of a dip with fewer points earned recently compared to earlier matches. Halting this decline before it becomes a pattern is important.
The attack has been devastating, averaging 4.2 goals per game with 25 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 19 goals at an alarming 3.2 per game. This vulnerability is putting enormous pressure on the attack to outscore opponents, which isn't sustainable long-term. Concerningly, more goals have been shipped recently, suggesting concentration or fatigue issues. The impressive +6 goal difference reflects overall dominance in recent matches.
Home ice has been a fortress - 2 wins from 4 home games versus just 0 wins from 2 road trips. Making the most of home advantage will be crucial going forward.
Samuel Flint has been solid in goal with a 81.9% save percentage and 3.07 GAA across 11 games. While there's room for improvement, the goaltending has been respectable.
Most recently, a 2-7 defeat to Sheffield was a tough lesson to absorb. Notably, 2 emphatic wins by 3+ goals show the team can be dominant on their day.
Sutton Sting currently sit in 3rd place with 33 points from 19 games played. They are projected to maintain their current position through the remaining 1 games, finishing with approximately 34 points.
The form rating of 56/100 indicates average recent performances. Key factors include strong attacking output (4.8 goals/game) and defensive vulnerabilities (2.6 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: 6-2-2 at home and 4-4-1 away. 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 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.
The outlook requires attention. Issues such as 2-game losing streak and form trending downward need to be addressed for results to improve.
| Metric | This Season | Last Season | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Position | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Points | 33 | 24 | +9 |
| Wins | 10 | 11 | -1 |
| GF | 101 | 113 | +22 |
| GD | 49 | 27 | +22 |
Defensively, Sutton have been more solid, conceding 2.7 goals per game. Leeds will need to tighten up at the back, having let in 3.4 on average.
Form-wise, both teams have been fairly evenly matched with similar win rates this season.
Sutton's goal difference of +49 highlights their overall dominance this season.
The stats give Sutton a slight edge, but Leeds certainly have the quality to cause problems. This could easily go down to the final minutes.
| 6 |
| 0.32 |
| Chase Rossiter#43 | 19 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 0.32 |
| Rex Hollis#9 | 19 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0.21 |
| Grace Cox#71 | 18 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0.22 |
| Axel Moore#27 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0.16 |
| Harry Price#66 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0.18 |
| Will Freestone Wright#87 | 17 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0.18 |
| Charlie King#92 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.07 |
| Milo Stroud#47 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.07 |
| Charles Newman#99UP · U12 NORTH 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Samuel Flint#50 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
