This could be an interesting match as Aston Villa U23 have their presumed home advantage while Leeds U23 are ahead 22 points in the Premier League 2 Divison Two table.
- Aston Villa U23 have the fewest matches under the total-line (5) in Premier League 2 Divison Two
- Leeds U23 have the most scored goals (54) in Premier League 2 Divison Two
This should be an interesting game with lots of spark and energy as both teams are well rested since they last saw competitive action. Game on!
Aston Villa U23 form and stats
3 victories, 2 draws and 5 defeats. That’s what Aston Villa U23 have to build on here at Bodymoor Heath Training Ground in the Premier League 2 Divison Two.
Aston Villa U23 are hoping to put things right at home after a defeat in their previous match, the score 1-4 away versus Fulham U23. Ahead of that match, Villa won a home game hosting Wolves U23 (4-0).
With an average of more than two goals per home game in the league (22 in 10 games), Villa's attacking play is working. Goals are flowing in at the wrong end for Aston Villa U23 with 20 goals conceded in these matches.
Leeds U23 form and stats
6 wins, 0 draws and 4 losses. That’s the product of Leeds U23, who have the most scored goals (54) in Premier League 2 Divison Two, playing as the away team in the Premier League 2 Divison Two this season. Leeds has recorded two wins in a row in their away matches and hold legitimate hopes of a third one.
It's the second away game in a row for Leeds, but there's smiles all around after the 5-0 victory versus West Bromwich Albion U23 (placed 13th) in the Premier League 2 Divison Two last time out. That result followed a home victory 2-1 versus Newcastle Utd U23.
As mentioned above, Leeds was the only team on the pitch versus West Bromwich Albion U23 in their previous game, winning 5-0. This could be a tougher task. J. Gelhardt certainly enjoyed Leeds's last game versus West Bromwich Albion U23, appearing multiple times in the match report with three goals and the 5-0 victory.
Leeds create on average more than 2,5 goals per away game (in the league) all by themselves, having scored 25 goals in 10 travels. As for defending, Leeds rarely keep clean sheets as they have conceded 17 goals from these away matches. There's been improvement defensively lately, as only 2 of these goals has been conceded in their last 3 away matches.
Head 2 Head
This is not the first time this season these parties meet, as the history books show this recent fixture: Leeds U23 - Villa 3-2.Top Goalscorers
  L. Barry 12 goals | A. Ramsey 9 goals |
Aston Villa U23 missing players
Leeds U23 missing players
| Aston Villa U23 | Leeds U23 | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 20 | 10 | 3 | Played | P | 3 | 10 | 21 |
| 8 | 3 | 1 | Won | W | 1 | 6 | 16 |
| 3 | 2 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 9 | 5 | 2 | Lost | L | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| 41 | 22 | 9 | Scored | S | 6 | 25 | 54 |
| 40 | 20 | 7 | Conceded | C | 7 | 17 | 25 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 95% | 100% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 100% | 90% |
| 80% | 80% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 67% | 70% | 67% |
| 65% | 50% | 100% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 67% | 70% | 52% |
| 40% | 40% | 67% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 67% | 50% | 38% |
| 75% | 70% | 67% | BTTS | BTTS | 67% | 50% | 52% |
| 20% | 20% | 33% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 30% | 38% |
| 5% | 10% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 33% | 20% | 10% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2.1 | 1.9 | 2.7 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2 | 1.8 | 1.9 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 10.9 | 11.5 | 13.7 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 13.3 | 12.5 | 12.9 |
| 5 | 5.3 | 7 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 8 | 6.6 | 6.6 |
| 41% | 42% | 43% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 25% | 38% | 39% |
- All of Aston Villa U23's home-matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- All of Leeds U23's away-matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- Aston Villa U23 have the fewest matches under the total-line (5) in Premier League 2 Divison Two
- Aston Villa U23 haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Leeds U23 have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Leeds U23 have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
- Leeds U23 have the fewest conceded goals (25) in Premier League 2 Divison Two
- Leeds U23 have the fewest conceded goals in the first half (8) in Premier League 2 Divison Two
- Leeds U23 have the most points (18) away in Premier League 2 Divison Two
- Leeds U23 have the most scored goals (25) away in Premier League 2 Divison Two
- Leeds U23 have the most scored goals (54) in Premier League 2 Divison Two
- Leeds U23 have the most scored goals in the first half (33) in Premier League 2 Divison Two
- Leeds U23 have the the best goal difference (+29) in Premier League 2 Divison Two
- Leeds U23 haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Leeds U23 | 21 | 16 | 1 | 4 | 54 | 25 | 11 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 29 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 25 | 17 | 29 | 49 |
| 2 | Stoke City U23 | 20 | 12 | 1 | 7 | 37 | 28 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 9 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 16 | 19 | 9 | 37 |
| 3 | Wolves U23 | 20 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 34 | 28 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 17 | 6 | 31 |
| 4 | Burnley U23 | 22 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 34 | 36 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 21 | 21 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 15 | -2 | 31 |
| 5 | Crystal Palace U23 | 21 | 9 | 3 | 9 | 41 | 37 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 26 | 12 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 15 | 25 | 4 | 30 |
| 6 | Middlesbrough U23 | 20 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 37 | 30 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 24 | 16 | 7 | 28 |
| 7 | Reading U23 | 20 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 33 | 48 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 20 | 24 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 24 | -15 | 28 |
| 8 | Aston Villa U23 | 20 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 41 | 40 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 22 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 19 | 20 | 1 | 27 |
| 9 | Sunderland U23 | 20 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 36 | 37 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 22 | 25 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 12 | -1 | 27 |
| 10 | Fulham U23 | 21 | 8 | 2 | 11 | 36 | 44 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 18 | 19 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 18 | 25 | -8 | 26 |
| 11 | Norwich City U23 | 20 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 26 | 29 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 14 | 17 | -3 | 24 |
| 12 | Newcastle Utd U23 | 20 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 26 | 42 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 23 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 19 | -16 | 21 |
| 13 | West Bromwich Albion U23 | 19 | 6 | 2 | 11 | 31 | 42 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 14 | 18 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 17 | 24 | -11 | 20 |