While the Under 10s are still to get their campaign underway - their first match is in Milton Keynes this Saturday - the Under 12s have enjoyed a torrid time so far.

After losing their first game 11-1 at home to Guildford, Carl Stripling's side were beaten 31-0 at Bracknell before losing their last game to Cardiff 5-0.

The Under 14s meanwhile did win their first match of the season 4-1 against Guildford but since then have only picked up a draw in their next three games.

For the Under 16s a 5-2 away loss to Swindon is their only result so far while the Under 18s have been faring a little better under Steve Maile with a 20-0 win in their first game of the season against Romford.

And after losing their next game in Cardiff 7-3, the Under 18s could well receive a boost this Saturday at home to Guildford (face-off 4.30pm).

Coach Maile said: "We hope to have Grant Bignell, Thomas Jefferey and Damien King from the senior Phantoms side available for our game which will give us a real boost.

"Our aim is to try and win the league this season so a win against Guildford is important.

"I know I have the players to do it and we hope to put in a cracking performance at the Peterborough Arena on Saturday."