National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Southend United U18 or Middlesbrough U18 that keep their silverware dream alive.
Both teams should be fairly well rested for this game, as they have had some quiet days to prepare. Hopefully this will translate into lots of action on the pitch.
Southend United U18 form and stats
Southend United U18 lost their last game at Brentford U18 after a 1-2 scoreline.
Prior to that, an away loss at Stevenage U18 in the Youth Alliance.The manager Heath will start preparations for the next game as soon this is finished, as the hosts are going to Cambridge United U18 in only one day.
Middlesbrough U18 form and stats
Middlesbrough's mission in FA Youth Cup last season failed in the 3rd round.The fans enjoyed Middlesbrough U18's previous game versus Ipswich Town U18, a U18 Premier League Cup win (2-1) played at home.
A home win before that, celebrating 2-0 vs Everton U18.Head 2 Head
Top Goalscorers
  R. Patterson-Powell 2 goals |
Southend United U18 missing players
Middlesbrough U18 missing players
| Southend United U18 | Middlesbrough U18 | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 13 | Played | P | 13 | 25 | ||
| 15 | 8 | Won | W | 5 | 12 | ||
| 2 | 2 | Drew | D | 3 | 5 | ||
| 8 | 3 | Lost | L | 5 | 8 | ||
| 51 | 33 | Scored | S | 16 | 32 | ||
| 49 | 26 | Conceded | C | 26 | 39 | ||
| 96% | 92% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 92% | 96% | ||
| 88% | 85% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 69% | 76% | ||
| 84% | 85% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 46% | 44% | ||
| 60% | 77% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 31% | 20% | ||
| 48% | 69% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 31% | 20% | ||
| 72% | 77% | BTTS | BTTS | 54% | 52% | ||
| 12% | 15% | Clean Sheets | C S | 31% | 28% | ||
| 20% | 15% | Failed to Score | F T | 23% | 24% | ||
| 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 | ||
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