Birmingham U23 have fought quite a few losing battles for points this season. Can the gang get some sugar when Burnley U23 come to visit Liberty Way?
- Birmingham U23 have the the worst goal difference (-11) in Premier League 2 Divison Two
- All of Burnley U23's matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
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.
Birmingham U23 form and stats
Birmingham U23 have played 4 Premier League 2 Divison Two games at their own stadium so far this season, resulting in 2-0-2 (wins-draws-losses).
The fans are hoping that Birmingham U23 will strike back in this match, putting things right after the 1-2 away loss in the Premier League 2 Divison Two game against Norwich City U23 (placed 8th).
Preceding that match was the home game against Aston Villa U23 that was lost 1-2.The Birmingham U23 fans would probably like to see some more goals scored at their own stadium in the league, the tally being 5 in 4 matches. Goals are flowing in at the wrong end for Birmingham with 8 goals conceded in these matches.
Burnley U23 form and stats
As the visiting team in Premier League 2 Divison Two matches, Burnley U23 have produced an overall stat of 1-1-2 so far.
Burnley are travelling again after losing away to Everton U23 in their previous match (0-2).
Prior to that match, a home win 2-0 against Middlesbrough U23 in the Premier League 2 Divison Two.Burnley have a decent goal production going in their away games, although not fantastic. In 4 league away games 5 goals have been scored. Defensive performances away have varied in quality as Burnley have conceded 6 goals on the road. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.
Head 2 Head
As for the last five games between these two teams, there's one Birmingham victories, two draws and two Burnley U23 wins. Over/under statistics; four of these games ended with three goals or more, one match with two goals or less.Top Goalscorers
  K. Simmonds 3 goals |  M. Mellon 3 goals | K. Hurst 2 goals |
Birmingham U23 missing players
Burnley U23 missing players
| Birmingham U23 | Burnley U23 | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 9 | 4 | 1 | Played | P | 1 | 4 | 9 |
| 2 | 2 | 0 | Won | W | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 6 | 2 | 1 | Lost | L | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 10 | 5 | 1 | Scored | S | 2 | 5 | 17 |
| 21 | 8 | 2 | Conceded | C | 0 | 6 | 14 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 89% | 75% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 78% | 75% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 0% | 25% | 44% |
| 44% | 50% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 25% | 44% |
| 33% | 25% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 25% | 33% |
| 67% | 50% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 0% | 50% | 67% |
| 11% | 25% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 100% | 25% | 22% |
| 22% | 25% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 25% | 11% |
| 4 | 4 | 5 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 4 | 3 | 4.2 |
| 4.6 | 5 | 7 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 6 | 4 | 4.6 |
| 1.9 | 1.8 | 3 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1 | 2.5 | 2.2 |
| 2 | 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 8.1 | 7.2 | 7 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 5 | 5.8 | 9.5 |
| 3.8 | 3.5 | 2 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 3 | 3 | 4.4 |
| 29% | 36% | 50% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 67% | 42% | 40% |
- All of Burnley U23's matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- Birmingham U23 have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored.
- Birmingham U23 have the most conceded goals in the first half (15) in Premier League 2 Divison Two
- Birmingham U23 have the the worst goal difference (-11) in Premier League 2 Divison Two
- Birmingham U23 haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Burnley U23 have won significantly less corners away then at home.
- Burnley 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 | Fulham U23 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 22 |
| 2 | West Bromwich Albion U23 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 19 | 15 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 10 | 4 | 19 |
| 3 | Aston Villa U23 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 26 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 17 |
| 4 | Burnley U23 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 17 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 14 |
| 5 | Wolves U23 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 14 |
| 6 | Stoke City U23 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 17 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 6 | -7 | 14 |
| 7 | Newcastle Utd U23 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 18 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 13 |
| 8 | Norwich City U23 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 21 | 21 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 10 | 0 | 13 |
| 9 | Nottingham U23 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 11 |
| 10 | Sunderland U23 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 17 | 20 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 7 | -3 | 9 |
| 11 | Middlesbrough U23 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 9 | -4 | 9 |
| 12 | Reading U23 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 8 | -4 | 9 |
| 13 | Southampton U23 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 8 | -8 | 8 |
| 14 | Birmingham U23 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 21 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 13 | -11 | 7 |