Welcome to Staplewood Training Ground and the match between Southampton U21 and Stoke City U21 in the Premier League 2 Divison Two. Here's all you should know!
- Southampton U21 have the most scored goals in the first half (26) in Premier League 2 Divison Two
- Stoke City U21 have the most dropped points from leading position (16) in Premier League 2 Divison Two
Southampton U21 and Stoke City U21 should both be in good shape for this meeting, as there's been enough days for both of them to train and rest since their last matches.
Southampton U21 form and stats
The story so far in the Premier League 2 Divison Two for Southampton U21 at their home stadium (Staplewood Training Ground) is 5 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats. Two defeats in a row at home hurts for Southampton U21, their manager Horseman and the supporters. There are certain expectations for improvement.
Southampton enjoyed a nice away win last time out, playing at Derby County U21's place. The match ended 3-1 with Amo-Ameyaw, Doyle and Armitage scoring.
Before that match, a win away at Aston Villa U21.Sports gamblers, take note: A review of the 12 latest league matches shows that 10 of them had at least one goal scored by each team.
Southampton U21 are an "over 2,5 goals" team alone here at Staplewood Training Ground in their league games, having scored an impressive 25 goals in 9 matches. 10 goals have been conceded. It's worth mentioning that 6 of these goals has been conceded in their last three home matches.
Stoke City U21 form and stats
There's been little loot from Stoke City U21's travels as they have only collected 6 points from 9 away games in the Premier League 2 Divison Two. Stoke City U21 only have 2 wins to counter their 7 defeats and 0 draws.
It's the second away game in a row for Stoke City U21, but there's smiles all around after the 6-1 victory versus Derby County U21 (placed 11th) last time out. Hooray; their first win in the league after six rounds not winning. As mentioned above, Stoke was the only team on the pitch versus Derby County U21 in their previous game, winning 6-1. This could be a tougher task. Which player has beaten the opponent goalie four games in a row for the away team? The answer is Holland-Wilkinson and that is impressive stuff!
The fixture before that was the Premier League Cup-battle against Fulham U21, a home loss (1-6).
Goal hungry football fans should note that 15 of this side's 16 most recent league fixtures have ended with three or more goals.
After this away game Stoke City U21 return home for a Premier League 2 Divison Two game against Leeds United U21. That game is only three sleeps after this.
Stoke City U21 are scoring more than one goal per away game on average, having accumulated 10 away goals from 9 games (in the league). It's worth mentioning that 7 of these goals has been scored in their last three away matches. Stoke are struggling defensively in their away games, having conceded 10 goals in these matches. Stoke City U21 has visited these top teams two times, and 2 of 2 has ended with 2 goals or more!
Head 2 Head
The records show that this isn''t the first time these two sides meet this season, as the records show this recent game: Stoke City U21 - Southampton U21 0-3. Bellis likes to face Stoke City U21 and have scored 2 goals in these games.
Top Goalscorers
  D. McGuinness 6 goals |
Southampton U21 missing players
Stoke City U21 missing players
| Southampton U21 | Stoke City U21 | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 18 | 9 | 3 | Played | P | 2 | 9 | 17 |
| 11 | 5 | 2 | Won | W | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 3 | 2 | 1 | Drew | D | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 4 | 2 | 0 | Lost | L | 2 | 7 | 11 |
| 47 | 25 | 9 | Scored | S | 1 | 10 | 25 |
| 26 | 10 | 3 | Conceded | C | 8 | 25 | 42 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 78% | 88% |
| 83% | 67% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 78% | 88% |
| 56% | 44% | 67% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 100% | 67% | 65% |
| 28% | 33% | 33% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 50% | 44% | 35% |
| 78% | 67% | 67% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 44% | 59% |
| 17% | 22% | 33% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 11% | 12% |
| 6% | 11% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 50% | 44% | 29% |
| 5.4 | 5.9 | 5.7 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 2.4 | 3.4 |
| 5.3 | 4.8 | 3.3 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.7 |
| 1.7 | 1.8 | 2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 3.5 | 2 | 1.9 |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 13.2 | 12.6 | 13.7 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 4 | 8.4 | 8.8 |
| 6.1 | 5.9 | 6 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 1.5 | 3.2 | 3.5 |
| 43% | 47% | 50% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 33% | 35% | 42% |
| 10.1 | 10.1 | 10.7 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 16 | 12.6 | 12.1 |
| 3.9 | 3.7 | 4 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 10 | 6.1 | 6.3 |
- All of Southampton U21's matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- Southampton U21 have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded at home.
- Southampton U21 have scored at least twice as many goals at home as Stoke City U21 have scored away.
- Southampton U21 have the fewest conceded goals (10) at home in Premier League 2 Divison Two
- Southampton U21 have the most scored goals in the first half (26) in Premier League 2 Divison Two
- Southampton U21 haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Stoke City U21 have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored away.
- Stoke City U21 have the fewest matches under the total-line (1) in Premier League 2 Divison Two
- Stoke City U21 have the most dropped points from leading position (16) in Premier League 2 Divison Two
- Stoke City U21 have won significantly less corners away then at home.
- Stoke City U21 haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Leeds United U21 | 17 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 48 | 25 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 23 | 38 |
| 2 | Southampton U21 | 18 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 47 | 26 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 25 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 22 | 16 | 21 | 36 |
| 3 | Nottingham Forest U21 | 18 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 39 | 25 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 22 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 35 |
| 4 | West Brom U21 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 43 | 33 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 27 | 16 | 10 | 30 |
| 5 | Aston Villa U21 | 18 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 40 | 31 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 21 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 22 | 10 | 9 | 30 |
| 6 | Norwich City U21 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 36 | 29 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 21 | 16 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 30 |
| 7 | Middlesbrough U21 | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 45 | 45 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 19 | 19 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 26 | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| 8 | Sunderland U21 | 19 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 36 | 42 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 19 | 22 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 17 | 20 | -6 | 20 |
| 9 | Newcastle United U21 | 18 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 27 | 37 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 13 | 23 | -10 | 17 |
| 10 | Stoke City U21 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 25 | 42 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 17 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 25 | -17 | 12 |
| 11 | Derby County U21 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 12 | 63 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 6 | 34 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 29 | -51 | 1 |
