National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Brighton U18 or Manchester City U18 that keep their silverware dream alive.
It’s busy days for these teams as both were in action only a few days ago. There’s no rest for the wicked, or in this case; no rest for Brighton U18 and Manchester City U18.
Brighton U18 form and stats
Last season their FA Youth Cup adventure ended in the 4th round.Brighton U18 shared the glory with Chelsea U18 in their last match, an away game that ended all square 1-1.
Before that match, a FA Youth Cup win away at Plymouth Argyle U18.Another home game is coming up fairly shortly for the hosts, as Southampton U18 are coming to town in four days.
Manchester City U18 form and stats
Manchester City U18 was sent out of FA Youth Cup in the 4th round last season.Two travels in a row for Manchester City U18, whose manager Wilkinson could celebrate last time after the Premier League U18 win against Liverpool U18. Barrington came off the bench to score the winning goal in the match against Liverpool U18 last time out, making the manager Wilkinson feel like a tactical genius.
Before that, Manchester City U18 secured a home win against Burnley U18 with the score 2-1.A quick return to home after this game, as Manchester City U18 are hosting Stoke City U18 in the Premier League U18 only four days away.
Head 2 Head
Top Goalscorers
  Z. Emmerson 10 goals |  J. Adam 7 goals | L. Barrington 5 goals |
Brighton U18 missing players
Manchester City U18 missing players
| Brighton U18 | Manchester City U18 | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 11 | Played | P | 12 | 25 | ||
| 14 | 7 | Won | W | 7 | 18 | ||
| 2 | 0 | Drew | D | 3 | 4 | ||
| 9 | 4 | Lost | L | 2 | 3 | ||
| 62 | 35 | Scored | S | 31 | 70 | ||
| 48 | 25 | Conceded | C | 11 | 21 | ||
| 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | ||
| 96% | 91% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 83% | 88% | ||
| 80% | 91% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 67% | 68% | ||
| 60% | 91% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 50% | 48% | ||
| 44% | 64% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 25% | 32% | ||
| 76% | 91% | BTTS | BTTS | 42% | 48% | ||
| 16% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 50% | 44% | ||
| 8% | 9% | Failed to Score | F T | 8% | 8% | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0% | 0% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 0% | 0% | ||
| 0 | 0 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 0 | 0 | ||
