Sutton Sting claimed a well-deserved victory away, defeating Leeds Junior Knights 4-2 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.
Jude Collingwood led the attack with two well-taken goals, showing excellent composure in front of goal. Lincoln Ashley and Archie Neal also got on the scoresheet to round off the scoring.
The playmaking was spread across the team, with Lincoln Ashley, Eli Deakin, Seth Graham all recording assists.
Overall, a positive result that will give the team confidence heading into their next fixture.
| Player | GP | G | A | P | P/GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Graham#75 | 19 | 12 | 16 | 28 | 1.47 |
| Jude Collingwood#97 | 20 | 18 | 8 | 26 | 1.30 |
| Lincoln Ashley#15 | 20 | 15 | 11 | 26 | 1.30 |
| Jackson Taylor#36 | 19 | 8 | 13 | 21 | 1.11 |
| Archie Neal#72 | 20 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 0.75 |
| Charlie Kemp#85 | 20 | 9 | 6 | 15 | 0.75 |
| Jenson Else#12DIV · U14 NORTH 1 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 15 | 1.15 |
| Christopher Waddington#1DIV · U14 NORTH 1 | 19 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 0.42 |
| Eli Deakin#55 | 20 | 3 | 4 |
Sutton Sting have had mixed results recently, picking up 9 points from 6 games - 50% of the maximum available. Their 3-0-3 (W-D-L) record shows a balanced run of results.
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 4.3 goals per game with 26 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 18 goals conceded (3.0 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 +8 goal difference reflects overall dominance in recent matches.
Home ice has been a fortress - 2 wins from 3 home games versus just 1 wins from 3 road trips. Making the most of home advantage will be crucial going forward.
Samuel Flint has been solid in goal with a 82.0% save percentage and 2.98 GAA across 12 games. While there's room for improvement, the goaltending has been respectable.
Most recently, a 4-2 victory over Leeds Junior Knights was a confident performance. Notably, 2 emphatic wins by 3+ goals show the team can be dominant on their day.
Sutton Sting currently sit in 2nd place with 36 points from 20 games played. They are projected to maintain their current position through the remaining 0 games, finishing with approximately 36 points.
The form rating of 60/100 indicates average recent performances. Key factors include strong attacking output (4.5 goals/game) and defensive vulnerabilities (2.7 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: 6-2-2 at home and 5-4-1 away.
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 good recent form and high-scoring offense provide a solid foundation for the run-in.
| Metric | This Season | Last Season | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Position | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Points | 36 | 24 | +12 |
| Wins | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| GF | 105 | 113 | +24 |
| GD | 51 | 27 | +24 |
| 7 |
| 0.35 |
| Chase Rossiter#43 | 20 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 0.30 |
| Grace Cox#71 | 19 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0.21 |
| Rex Hollis#9 | 20 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0.20 |
| Axel Moore#27 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0.15 |
| Harry Price#66 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0.17 |
| Will Freestone Wright#87 | 18 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0.17 |
| Charlie King#92 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.07 |
| Milo Stroud#47 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.06 |
| Charles Newman#99UP · U12 NORTH 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Samuel Flint#50 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
