National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's West Ham United U21 or Valencia U21 that keep their silverware dream alive.
There have been limited time to rest for the home side, as they were involved in a Premier League 2 Division One game only four days ago. This match was also played here at Chigwell Construction Stadium. With two consecutive home games the intense schedule is somewhat softened. Still, Valencia U21 have had more rest.
West Ham United U21 form and stats
Last season their Premier League International Cup adventure ended in the group stage.The story so far in the Premier League 2 Division One for West Ham United U21 at their home stadium (Chigwell Construction Stadium) is 1 win, 0 draws and 0 defeats.
Ham's previous game was also played at home, ending 2-0 versus Sunderland U21. The home side are looking to build on that result.
A Premier League 2 Division One defeat was the result before that one, 0-3 away at Arsenal U21.West Ham United U21 are traveling soon after this match as the Premier League 2 Division One match at Leeds United U21 awaits in three days.
At Chigwell Construction Stadium, West Ham United U21 has the goal stats of 2-0 (for/against) from 1 league fixture.
Valencia U21 form and stats
Last season their Premier League International Cup adventure ended in the semi-finals.It's another away match for the visitors, as they travelled to Crystal Palace U21 in their previous outing. The Premier League International Cup fixture ended 1-1.
Earlier, the Premier League International Cup victory away at Brighton U21.
Head 2 Head
West Ham United U21 missing players
Valencia U21 missing players
| West Ham United U21 | Valencia U21 | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 14 | Played | P | 6 | 6 | ||
| 11 | 7 | Won | W | 4 | 4 | ||
| 3 | 0 | Drew | D | 2 | 2 | ||
| 11 | 7 | Lost | L | 0 | 0 | ||
| 40 | 20 | Scored | S | 9 | 9 | ||
| 43 | 25 | Conceded | C | 3 | 3 | ||
| 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 83% | 83% | ||
| 80% | 79% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 67% | 67% | ||
| 68% | 64% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 17% | 17% | ||
| 44% | 43% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 17% | 17% | ||
| 32% | 29% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 17% | 17% | ||
| 52% | 43% | BTTS | BTTS | 33% | 33% | ||
| 24% | 36% | Clean Sheets | C S | 67% | 67% | ||
| 24% | 21% | Failed to Score | F T | 17% | 17% | ||
| 5.3 | 5.4 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 6 | 6 | ||
| 5.7 | 5.3 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 5 | 5 | ||
| 1.5 | 1.2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 5 | 5 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | ||
| 9.2 | 9.5 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 22 | 22 | ||
| 3.5 | 3.1 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 6 | 6 | ||
| 46% | 47% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 17% | 17% | ||
| 9.5 | 9.3 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 11 | 11 | ||
| 4.6 | 4.5 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 4 | 4 | ||
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Tottenham U21 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 6 |
| 2 | Arsenal U21 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| 3 | Reading U21 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 |
| 4 | Leeds United U21 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 5 | Fulham U21 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| 6 | Liverpool U21 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| 7 | West Brom U21 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| 8 | Chelsea U21 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| 9 | Southampton U21 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 3 |
| 10 | Sunderland U21 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 11 | Newcastle United U21 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -1 | 3 |
| 12 | Brighton U21 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| 13 | Crystal Palace U21 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| 14 | Stoke City U21 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 3 |
| 15 | West Ham United U21 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -1 | 3 |
| 16 | Leicester U21 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -2 | 3 |
| 17 | Nottingham Forest U21 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 18 | Middlesbrough U21 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 19 | Derby County U21 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 1 |
| 20 | Norwich City U21 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 1 |
| 21 | Everton U21 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | -4 | 1 |
| 22 | Blackburn Rovers U21 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 9 | -5 | 1 |
| 23 | Manchester United U21 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -2 | 0 |
| 24 | Wolves U21 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 0 |
| 25 | Aston Villa U21 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -5 | 0 |
| 26 | Manchester City U21 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -6 | 0 |
