Sunderland U21 will hope that their home support is enough to get a result from this demanding encounter, vs frisky Norwich City U21.
- Sunderland U21 have the most conceded goals (18) at home in Premier League 2 Divison Two
- Norwich City U21 have the most points from losing position (7) in Premier League 2 Divison Two
The hosts Sunderland saw competitive action as recent as four days ago, playing in the Premier League 2 Divison Two. Thankfully the previous game, versus Middlesbrough U21, was also a home game here at Academy of Light Training Ground. The away team is better rested.
Sunderland U21 form and stats
The story so far in the Premier League 2 Divison Two for Sunderland U21 at their home stadium (Academy of Light Training Ground) is 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 defeats. Game days at Academy of Light Training Ground have recently become somewhat of a nightmare for Sunderland U21 as they have lost three home games in a row. It hurts.
The Sunderland U21 followers got no joy from their last match, also played here at Academy of Light Training Ground: A 5-7 defeat against Middlesbrough U21 (placed 6th). A goal frenzy last time out for Sunderland U21, with a total of 12 goals in the match against Middlesbrough U21. Fun stuff to watch!
Ahead of that match, a home defeat in the Premier League Cup against Wolves U21.
Sunderland have proved capable of finding the net in their games here at Academy of Light Training Ground with 9 goals in 5 league matches. This has been a stadium of sighs so far as Sunderland U21 have let the opposition score 18 times, an average of more than three per game.
Norwich City U21 form and stats
The hunting on away grounds haven’t been very fruitful for Norwich City U21 so far with only 6 points returning home. The records show 1-3-2 (win-draw-lose). The travelling fans think it's time that their travel expenses are covered with some points now, as Norwich City U21 have lost on their last two travels.
Norwich had fun at their own home (Academy of Light Training Ground) last time out, beating Stoke City U21 3-0. Kamara scored. That win felt good as this club had gone four league games without winning.
Preceding that game, the 1-2 loss visiting Aston Villa U21's place.Take note that 9 of this team's 11 latest league matches have ended with three goals or more.
Norwich City U21 has displayed an ability to score goals in away matches in the league this season, 10 goals from 6 games.
Head 2 Head
This happened when the participants played each other earlier this campaign; Norwich City U21 - Sunderland U21 3-2. Last three meetings featuring these sides: Sunderland U21 won two, Norwich City U21 triumphed in one and we saw zero draws. two games with over 2,5 goals, one match with less than 2,5 goals.
Top Goalscorers
  A. Kamara 9 goals |  M. Thompson 5 goals |  T. Dickson-Peters 5 goals |
Sunderland U21 missing players
Norwich City U21 missing players
| Sunderland U21 | Norwich City U21 | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 11 | 5 | 2 | Played | P | 1 | 6 | 11 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | Won | W | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| 2 | 1 | 0 | Drew | D | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 7 | 4 | 2 | Lost | L | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 19 | 9 | 1 | Scored | S | 2 | 10 | 23 |
| 27 | 18 | 4 | Conceded | C | 2 | 12 | 18 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 82% | 80% | 50% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 64% | 80% | 50% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 83% | 82% |
| 64% | 80% | 50% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 100% | 67% | 55% |
| 36% | 40% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 17% | 27% |
| 55% | 60% | 50% | BTTS | BTTS | 100% | 100% | 91% |
| 9% | 0% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 0% | 9% |
| 36% | 40% | 50% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 4.6 | 4.2 | 4.5 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 5 | 4.7 |
| 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.5 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 5 | 6.1 |
| 2.8 | 3 | 3 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 0 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| 3 | 2 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 8.4 | 8.2 | 8 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 0 | 8.2 | 9.6 |
| 3.8 | 3.6 | 3.5 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 0 | 3.8 | 4.6 |
| 45% | 50% | 14% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 0% | 42% | 44% |
| 13.3 | 13.6 | 11.5 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 0 | 12 | 12.3 |
| 5.3 | 6.6 | 4 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 0 | 6 | 5.9 |
- All of Norwich City U21's matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- Norwich City U21 have failed to keep a clean sheet in all their away matches.
- Norwich City U21 have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Norwich City U21 have scored in all their matches so far.
- Norwich City U21 have the most points from losing position (7) in Premier League 2 Divison Two
- Norwich City U21 haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Sunderland U21 have failed to keep a clean sheet in all their home matches.
- Sunderland U21 have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Sunderland U21 have the most conceded goals (18) at home in Premier League 2 Divison Two
- Sunderland U21 have yet to win a game at home.
- Sunderland U21 haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
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| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Leeds United U21 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 33 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 6 | 20 | 25 |
| 2 | Southampton U21 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 31 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 22 |
| 3 | Norwich City U21 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 23 | 18 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 5 | 19 |
| 4 | Nottingham Forest U21 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 21 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 19 |
| 5 | West Brom U21 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 25 | 19 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 17 |
| 6 | Middlesbrough U21 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 30 | 32 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 22 | -2 | 17 |
| 7 | Aston Villa U21 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 21 | 20 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 15 |
| 8 | Newcastle United U21 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 18 | 19 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 12 | -1 | 14 |
| 9 | Sunderland U21 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 19 | 27 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 9 | -8 | 8 |
| 10 | Stoke City U21 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 14 | 30 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 19 | -16 | 8 |
| 11 | Derby County U21 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 5 | 30 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 18 | -25 | 0 |
