Premier League 2 Division One: We're looking at an entertaining and vital match starring Derby County U23 and Blackburn Rovers U23 at Loughborough University Football Stadium. Both are in need of a good run!
- Derby County U23 have the fewest scored goals (9) in Premier League 2 Division One
- Blackburn Rovers U23 have the most conceded goals (24) in Premier League 2 Division One
There has not been much time to rest for the guests, as they played a Premier League 2 Division One game only four days ago. That game was also an away game, at Crystal Palace U23. It will be interesting to see if they are fully ready and rested for this match, and/or if some changes in the lineup is necessary.
Derby County U23 form and stats
The story so far in the Premier League 2 Division One for Derby County U23 at their home stadium (Loughborough University Football Stadium) is 1 win, 0 draws and 3 defeats. Regardless of arena the trend is looking very unhealthy for County with their five defeats in a row. Not since the West Ham United U23 game, 46 days ago, have they avoided a loss.
Derby County U23 are hoping to put things right at home after a defeat in their previous match, the score 1-3 away versus Liverpool U23.
Before that game, the home loss against Crystal Palace U23 with the scoreline 2-3.The Derby County U23 fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 7 goals in 4 league matches. County are struggling defensively, conceding on average more than two goals per home game (9 from 4 played).
Blackburn Rovers U23 form and stats
The visitors are W2-D1-L3 on the road this term. That's in the Premier League 2 Division One.
It's the second away game in a row for Blackburn, but there's smiles all around after the 2-1 victory versus Crystal Palace U23 (placed 7th) in the Premier League 2 Division One last time out.
Ahead of that game was the 2-2 draw at home against Liverpool U23.The travelling fans enjoy Blackburn's attacking play in away games, having scored 10 goals in 6 league matches away. People interested in "over 2,5 goals" betting will like to know that Blackburn concede an average of more than 2,5 goals per away match all on their own.
Head 2 Head
Data for the preceeding six meetings between these two teams are: three wins for County, one draw and two wins for Blackburn Rovers U23. Over 2,5 goals: three times; under 2,5 goals: three games.Top Goalscorers
  S. Burns 6 goals |   O. Aghatise 2 goals |
Derby County U23 missing players
Blackburn Rovers U23 missing players
| Derby County U23 | Blackburn Rovers U23 | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 9 | 4 | 0 | Played | P | 1 | 6 | 10 |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | Won | W | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| 8 | 3 | 0 | Lost | L | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 9 | 7 | 0 | Scored | S | 1 | 10 | 18 |
| 19 | 9 | 0 | Conceded | C | 0 | 16 | 24 |
| 100% | 100% | 0% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 78% | 100% | 0% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 0% | 83% | 90% |
| 56% | 75% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 0% | 83% | 80% |
| 56% | 75% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 50% | 60% |
| 22% | 50% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 50% | 40% |
| 56% | 75% | 0% | BTTS | BTTS | 0% | 67% | 80% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 100% | 17% | 10% |
| 44% | 25% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 17% | 10% |
| 5.7 | 4.8 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 8 | 4.5 | 5.1 |
| 6.4 | 6.8 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 8 | 6.7 | 7 |
| 1.9 | 1.8 | 0 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 0 | 2.3 | 2.8 |
| 2 | 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 8.8 | 10 | 0 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 13 | 7.8 | 11 |
| 3.3 | 4.8 | 0 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 5 | 3 | 4.7 |
| 30% | 37% | 0% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 20% | 56% | 38% |
| 10.1 | 11 | 0 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 12 | 13.5 | 13.2 |
| 5.1 | 5.5 | 0 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 5 | 6.3 | 5.7 |
- All of Derby County U23's home-matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- Blackburn Rovers U23 have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Blackburn Rovers U23 have the most conceded goals (24) in Premier League 2 Division One
- Blackburn Rovers U23 haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Derby County U23 have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored.
- Derby County U23 have failed to keep a clean sheet in all their matches.
- Derby County U23 have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Derby County U23 have the fewest scored goals (9) in Premier League 2 Division One
- Derby County U23 have the fewest scored goals in the second half (5) in Premier League 2 Division One
- Derby County U23 haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Derby County U23 is in the worst form (1-0-5)
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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 | Arsenal U23 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 29 | 18 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 22 |
| 2 | Manchester City U23 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 26 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 21 |
| 3 | West Ham United U23 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 28 | 17 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 14 | 11 | 19 |
| 4 | Brighton U23 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 18 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 18 |
| 5 | Tottenham U23 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 25 | 20 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 10 | 5 | 17 |
| 6 | Manchester United U23 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 15 | 18 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 11 | -3 | 14 |
| 7 | Crystal Palace U23 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 23 | 23 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 12 |
| 8 | Leeds U23 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 23 | 23 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 0 | 12 |
| 9 | Liverpool U23 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 16 | 18 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 12 | -2 | 12 |
| 10 | Leicester City U23 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 19 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 10 | -7 | 12 |
| 11 | Blackburn Rovers U23 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 18 | 24 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 16 | -6 | 11 |
| 12 | Chelsea U23 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 21 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 9 | -7 | 10 |
| 13 | Everton U23 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 22 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 16 | -10 | 8 |
| 14 | Derby County U23 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 9 | 19 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 10 | -10 | 3 |