On Tuesday, November 12, 2024, the Haddonfield Bulldawgs (6-9-1) will play a neutral playoff match against the Lindenwold Lions (7-8-1). This game is part of the 2024 New Jersey High School Boys Soccer Playoff Brackets: NJSIAA – South Jersey Group 2 tournament.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: New Jersey High School Soccer Playoffs
Who: Haddonfield vs Lindenwold
When: Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Time: TBD
Bracket: 2024 New Jersey High School Boys Soccer Playoff Brackets: NJSIAA – South Jersey Group 2
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Game preview: Haddonfield vs Lindenwold

As the 2024 high school soccer season draws to a close, Lindenwold and Haddonfield have had contrasting experiences, with both teams showing moments of promise and challenges along the way. Below is a comprehensive look at their season performance, rankings, head-to-head record, and comparison with common opponents.

Team Records and Rankings

Lindenwold:

• Overall Record: 7-8-1
• League Record: 2-7
• Home Record: 1-3-1
• Away Record: 5-5
• Neutral Record: 1-0
• Win %: .469
• League %: .222
• Goals For (GF): 20
• Goals Against (GA): 19

Lindenwold’s soccer team has faced some ups and downs this season. With a winning percentage of just under 47%, they have demonstrated resilience, particularly on the road, where they have a .500 win percentage. However, their struggles in league play have been a key challenge, with a .222 win percentage within their division.

Haddonfield:

• Overall Record: 6-9-1
• League Record: 2-5
• Home Record: 4-3-1
• Away Record: 1-6
• Neutral Record: 1-0
• Win %: .406
• League %: .286
• Goals For (GF): 18
• Goals Against (GA): 21

Haddonfield has also faced its own set of difficulties, ending the season with a losing record overall. Their win percentage of .406 is slightly lower than Lindenwold’s, and they have been less effective on the road, with a 1-6 away record. Despite their struggles, they have managed to maintain a solid home record (4-3-1).

Team Scoring Averages

Lindenwold:

• 1st Half Average: 0.6
• 2nd Half Average: 0.2
• Final Average: 1.3
• SO Average (Shootout): 5.0

Haddonfield:

• 1st Half Average: 0
• 2nd Half Average: 0.2
• Final Average: 1.1
• SO Average (Shootout): –

In terms of scoring, Lindenwold has had a slightly more effective offense than Haddonfield, with an average of 1.3 goals per game compared to 1.1. However, both teams have faced challenges in converting opportunities into goals, especially in the first half.

Head-to-Head Matchup

The teams faced off in a conference match on September 17, 2024, where Haddonfield emerged victorious with a 1-0 win. The match was tightly contested, but Haddonfield’s defense and goal-scoring proved to be enough to edge out Lindenwold.

• Final Score:
  • Lindenwold 0
  • Haddonfield 1

This victory was part of a series of close contests for both teams in 2024. Lindenwold had a particularly difficult time breaking through in this match, failing to score despite some offensive chances.

Common Opponents

Both Lindenwold and Haddonfield faced a number of similar opponents during the season. Here is a breakdown of their records against shared teams:

• Sterling:
  • Lindenwold: Lost 2-1 (9/9/24, 10/17/24)
  • Haddonfield: Lost 2-0 (10/15/24)
• Haddon Heights:
  • Lindenwold: Lost 2-0 (9/11/24), 1-0 (10/21/24)
  • Haddonfield: Lost 3-1 (10/9/24), Won 1-0 (11/8/24)
• West Deptford:
  • Lindenwold: Lost 2-1 (10/8/24)
  • Haddonfield: Lost 2-1 (9/9/24), Lost 1-0 (10/17/24)
• Haddon Township:
  • Lindenwold: Lost 2-1 (10/15/24)
  • Haddonfield: Lost 2-1 (9/11/24), Won 2-0 (10/21/24)

The common opponents showcase some of the difficulties faced by both teams in league play. While Lindenwold had a slightly worse record against these teams, Haddonfield’s 2-5 record against shared foes reflects their struggles as well.

Final Thoughts

The 2024 season has been a challenging one for both Lindenwold and Haddonfield. Lindenwold’s relatively strong away performance contrasts with Haddonfield’s effective home record, but both teams have room for improvement. With some adjustments and stronger performances in league play, both teams could see more success in future seasons.

As the season comes to a close, the rivalry between these two teams adds an extra layer of excitement, and both will look forward to continuing to grow and develop for the coming years.