An important duel in the bottom section of the Premier League 2 Divison Two, with both Burnley U23 and Fulham U23 experiencing more worry than joy. This match is a classic "six-pointer" with the home team placed 13th and the visitors in 11th place.
We should expect both teams to be fresh and ready for this match, as there is some time since both teams last played. Let's have a look at how the teams are doing!
Burnley U23 form and stats
Burnley U23, who have the fewest scored goals (8) in Premier League 2 Divison Two, have collected 4 points from their Premier League 2 Divison Two home games so far after 1-1-2.
The home supporters saw a 2-2 draw versus Aston Villa U23 in the Premier League 2 Divison Two last time out and are looking for a win here. Heartbreak before that as Burnley lost 0-3 at Middlesbrough U23's place.
The hometeam coach S. Stone made a successful contribution in the game against Aston Villa U23, bringing on J. Mumbongo who scored the equalizer in the 2-2 draw.
There will be little rest for Burnley after this match as they are travelling to Norwich City U23 for a Premier League 2 Divison Two game in only four days.
The Burnley fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 6 goals in 4 league matches. Burnley have conceded 8 goals in these home games, a significant number.
Fulham U23 form and stats
3-0-2 is the win-draw-loss statistic for Fulham U23, who have the most points (9) away in Premier League 2 Divison Two, in their Premier League 2 Divison Two matches away.
This game can not go any worse than the last one, a Premier League 2 Divison Two home defeat versus Stoke City U23 with 1-2 on the scoreboard. Prior to that match, the Fulham manager M. Pembridge faced defeat when travelling to Wolves U23 and losing 0-3.
Fulham has another fixture away, a Premier League 2 Divison Two game, against Aston Villa U23 in just four days. A tough schedule for the visitors!
Fulham have scored more than twice on average per away game (in the league), an impressive attacking display. They have 12 goals from 5 away matches. As for defending, Fulham rarely keep clean sheets as they have conceded 9 goals from these away matches.
Head 2 Head
Top Goalscorers
  M. Thompson 2 goals |  F. Carvalho 2 goals |
Burnley U23 missing players
Fulham U23 missing players
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| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 6 | 4 | 1 | Played | P | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | Won | W | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | 2 | 0 | Lost | L | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 8 | 6 | 3 | Scored | S | 9 | 12 | 13 |
| 14 | 8 | 2 | Conceded | C | 3 | 9 | 13 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 83% | 75% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 83% | 75% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 100% | 86% |
| 67% | 75% | 100% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 100% | 40% | 29% |
| 33% | 25% | 100% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 50% | 20% | 14% |
| 67% | 75% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 60% | 57% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 50% | 20% | 14% |
| 33% | 25% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 20% | 29% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1.5 | 1.5 | 1 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.5 | 1.2 | 0.9 |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 50 | 32 | 13 | Total Shots | T S | 32 | 57 | 77 |
| 21 | 13 | 5 | Shots on Target | S O | 21 | 32 | 40 |
| 38% | 46% | 60% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 43% | 38% | 32% |
- All of Fulham U23's away-matches have had more than 2,5 goals.
- Burnley U23 has the fewest scored goals (8) in Premier League 2 Divison Two
- Burnley U23 have failed to keep a clean sheet in all their matches.
- Burnley U23 haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Fulham U23 has the fewest scored goals in the second half (1) in Premier League 2 Divison Two
- Fulham U23 has the most dropped points from leading position (9) in Premier League 2 Divison Two
- Fulham U23 has the most points (9) away in Premier League 2 Divison Two
- Fulham U23 has the most scored goals (12) away in Premier League 2 Divison Two
- Fulham U23 have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Fulham U23 haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Fulham 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 | Middlesbrough U23 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 4 | 11 | 13 |
| 2 | Leeds U23 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 13 |
| 3 | Norwich City U23 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 12 |
| 4 | West Bromwich Albion U23 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 11 |
| 5 | Wolves U23 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 10 |
| 6 | Crystal Palace U23 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 10 |
| 7 | Aston Villa U23 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 10 |
| 8 | Newcastle Utd U23 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 5 | -2 | 10 |
| 9 | Reading U23 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 23 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 15 | -13 | 10 |
| 10 | Stoke City U23 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 9 |
| 11 | Fulham U23 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 12 | Sunderland U23 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 3 | -4 | 9 |
| 13 | Burnley U23 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | -6 | 4 |