Sutton Sting U19 edged out Billingham Stars U19 in a tightly contested 5-4 battle away, with both teams giving everything on the ice. A fast start set the tone as they took control early with a commanding 2-0 first period, never looking back from there.
Overall, a positive result that will give the team confidence heading into their next fixture.
| Player | GP | G | A | P | P/GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Staley#10 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 24 | 1.85 |
| Alfie Hancock#88 | 17 | 12 | 8 | 20 | 1.18 |
| Reece Athwal#12 | 17 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 0.65 |
| Charlie Bolstridge#9 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 0.71 |
| Sebastian Veal#52 | 17 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 0.53 |
| Caelan Doyle#86 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 0.31 |
| Tyler Schofield#55 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0.56 |
| Oliver Makinson#16 | 14 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0.29 |
| Alfie Walker#91 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0.20 |
Sutton Sting U19 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.
Results are trending upward, with more points coming in recent games compared to earlier in this period. This improving trajectory is an encouraging sign.
Offensively, the team is potent with 18 goals scored (3.0 per game). This healthy output suggests the attacking players are finding their rhythm and creating chances consistently.
The defense has leaked 23 goals at an alarming 3.8 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 concerning -5 goal difference underlines the need for improvement at both ends.
Interestingly, the team has been stronger on the road with 2 wins from 4 away games compared to 0 from 2 at home. Finding ways to replicate that away form in front of home fans would boost results.
Lewis Harrison Curry has been a reliable presence between the pipes, posting a 91.7% save percentage and 3.00 GAA. With 0 wins from 2 games, the goaltending has been a strength.
Most recently, a 5-4 victory over Billingham Stars U19 was a hard-fought close win. However, 2 heavy defeats by 3+ goals are concerning and suggest the team can struggle when things go wrong.
Sutton Sting U19 currently sit in 6th place with 11 points from 18 games played. They are projected to maintain their current position through the remaining 0 games, finishing with approximately 11 points.
The concerning form rating of 30/100 reflects difficult recent results. Contributing factors are strong attacking output (3 goals/game) and defensive vulnerabilities (5 conceded/game). Encouragingly, results are trending upward with more points earned in recent fixtures compared to earlier in the season.
Performance has been consistent regardless of venue: 1-7-1 at home and 2-6-1 away.
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.
The outlook is neutral - there's potential for improvement, but also room for caution. Maintaining solid attacking output while addressing poor current form will be key.
| Metric | This Season | Last Season | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Position | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Points | 11 | 5 | +6 |
| Wins | 3 | 2 | +1 |
| GF | 64 | 40 | +19 |
| GD | -42 | -61 | +19 |
| Joshua Daly#31 |
| 16 |
| 0 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 0.19 |
| Oliver Lipscombe#60UP · U16 NORTH 2 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.22 |
| Harley Jackson#26 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.07 |
| Lemuel Cox#23UP · U16 NORTH 2 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.08 |
| Max Turner#22 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.06 |
| Emily Clarke#24 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| James Blount#78UP · U16 NORTH 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Keira Daniel#11DIV · U19 NORTH 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Lewis Harrison Curry#32DIV · U19 NORTH 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Oliver Green#30UP · U16 NORTH 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Oliver Krol#93 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Rohan Bollington#57UP · U16 NORTH 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Sol Locker#7UP · U16 NORTH 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Zoe Marples#43 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
