- Swindon Leopards - U16A vs Cardiff Junior Devils U16s · Feb 22, 202673 days overdue — contact Swindon Leopards - U16A manager
Swindon Leopards - and Slough Jets shared the spoils in an entertaining 3-3 draw away.
The goals were shared around with Jacob Young, Josef Lock and Ozzy Saunders all getting on the scoresheet, demonstrating great teamwork in the final third.
The playmaking was spread across the team, with Jalen Meyers, Jasni Kern, Theodore Anthony Keith Blackwell all recording assists.
A solid point earned that keeps their campaign on track.
| Player | GP | G | A | P | P/GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruben Underwood#88 | 17 | 17 | 10 | 27 | 1.59 |
| Jasni Kern#22 | 17 | 7 | 10 | 17 | 1.00 |
| Laksh Shetty#81 | 17 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 0.65 |
| Theodore Anthony Keith Blackwell#57 | 16 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 0.69 |
| Jacob Young#18 | 17 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 0.59 |
| Oliver Hine#73 | 17 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 0.53 |
| Jalen Meyers#16 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 0.57 |
| Alfie Loveday#14 | 17 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 0.41 |
| Josef Lock#23 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0.33 |
Swindon Leopards - are in solid form, earning 13 points from their last 6 games (72% of available points). Their 4-1-1 (W-D-L) record shows a winning mentality with 4 victories in this stretch.
An impressive 5-game unbeaten run showcases resilience and consistency. While not all victories, avoiding defeat for this stretch is commendable. Results are trending upward, with more points coming in recent games compared to earlier in this period. This improving trajectory is an encouraging sign.
The attack has been devastating, averaging 7.0 goals per game with 42 total goals in 6 matches. This level of firepower puts immense pressure on opponents and provides a cushion for the defense. Encouragingly, scoring has improved in recent games, suggesting the forwards are finding their shooting boots.
The defense has been respectable, allowing 9 goals at 1.5 per game. While there's always room for improvement, this is a solid foundation. Positively, fewer goals have been conceded recently, indicating improved defensive organization. The impressive +33 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.
In goal, Zac Smith has been exceptional with a 94.2% save percentage and 1.80 goals against average across 6 appearances. This elite netminding has been crucial to the team's results, with 146 saves from 155 shots faced.
Most recently, a 3-3 draw with Slough Jets saw points shared. Notably, 3 emphatic wins by 3+ goals show the team can be dominant on their day.
Swindon Leopards - currently sit in 2nd place with 43 points from 18 games played. They are projected to maintain their current position through the remaining 2 games, finishing with approximately 47 points.
The team is in outstanding form with a rating of 81/100. This exceptional run has been built on strong attacking output (6.6 goals/game) and solid defensive work (1.4 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: 7-2-0 at home and 7-1-1 away. The remaining schedule is tough, with opponents averaging above the league mean.
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.
The outlook is neutral - there's potential for improvement, but also room for caution. Maintaining excellent current form while addressing form trending downward will be key.
| Metric | This Season | Last Season | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Position | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Points | 43 | 26 | +17 |
| Wins | 14 | 13 | +1 |
| GF | 109 | 83 | +45 |
| GD | 79 | 34 | +45 |
A clash between two of the league's best as Guildford welcome Swindon. Both sides have been in impressive form and will be targeting all three points in this top of the table showdown.
Offensively, there's little to separate these two sides - both average around 6.1 goals per game, so expect chances at both ends.
Both defenses have been similarly tested this season, each conceding around 1.2 goals per game.
Form-wise, both teams have been fairly evenly matched with similar win rates this season.
Guildford's goal difference of +87 highlights their overall dominance this season.
With little separating these sides across the key metrics, this one looks set to be decided by fine margins. A share of the points wouldn't surprise anyone.
| Ozzy Saunders#28 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0.18 |
| Henry Wills#44 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.12 |
| Seth Collins#10 | 17 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.12 |
| Dexter Bridges#89 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.06 |
| Zac Smith#33 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.06 |
| Ethan Faulkner#25DIV · U16 SOUTH 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Jack Ashmore#15DIV · U16 SOUTH 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Jasper Phipps#30DIV · U16 SOUTH 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Noah Rowe#27DIV · U16 SOUTH 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Riley Boulding#85DIV · U16 SOUTH 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Zkai Wilkinson#56DIV · U16 SOUTH 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |