This match features two teams living in the basement of the Premier League 2 Divison Two, Burnley U23 holding 13th place and Reading U23 lying 10th. A good chance for both teams to improve their position.
- Burnley U23 has the fewest scored goals (11) in Premier League 2 Divison Two
- Reading U23 has the most conceded goals (25) in Premier League 2 Divison Two
Burnley U23 and Reading U23 should both be in good shape for this meeting, as there's been enough days for both of them to train and rest since their last matches.
Burnley U23 form and stats
Burnley U23, who have the fewest scored goals (11) in Premier League 2 Divison Two, have played 5 Premier League 2 Divison Two games at their own stadium so far this season, resulting in 2-1-2 (wins-draws-losses).
Nothing to worry about in defence for Burnley, as their goalkeeper Lukas Jensen has completely shut out the opponents for 239 minutes in the Premier League 2 Divison Two.
Burnley U23 are returning here after visiting Stoke City U23 in a Premier League 2 Divison Two game and winning with a 1-0 scoreline. L. Richardson scored the goal(s). Preceding that game was the away draw at Norwich City U23 that finished 0-0.
A decent goal production from Burnley in their home games so far, with 8 goals from 5 league matches. With more than 1,5 conceded goals on average, the Burnley U23 defense is not exactly impregnable. 9 goals conceded from 5 games. You can find more goal stats on the Statistics tab above.
Reading U23 form and stats
As the visiting team in Premier League 2 Divison Two matches, Reading U23, who have the most conceded goals (25) in Premier League 2 Divison Two, have produced an overall stat of 2-1-3 so far.
It's the second away game in a row for Reading, but there's smiles all around after the 3-2 victory versus Middlesbrough U23 (placed 1st) in the Premier League 2 Divison Two last time out. Prior to that match, the Reading manager S. Marshall faced defeat when travelling to Crystal Palace U23 and losing 0-6.
What a finish in the last match, as Reading U23 came back from being down 0-2 and secured a very satisfying victory through N. Lambert's goal in the 88th minute.
The visitors are returning home after this fixture, hosting Sunderland U23 in just four days.
Reading find the net regularly in their away games. 7 goals from 6 away fixtures in the league. People interested in "over 2,5 goals" betting will like to know that Reading concede an average of more than 2,5 goals per away match all on their own.
Head 2 Head
Top Goalscorers
  M. Thompson 3 goals |
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| Burnley U23 | Reading U23 | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 9 | 5 | 2 | Played | P | 1 | 6 | 9 |
| 3 | 2 | 1 | Won | W | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 2 | 1 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 4 | 2 | 1 | Lost | L | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 11 | 8 | 4 | Scored | S | 1 | 7 | 13 |
| 15 | 9 | 5 | Conceded | C | 4 | 17 | 25 |
| 89% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 67% | 80% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 67% | 80% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 83% | 89% |
| 44% | 60% | 100% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 100% | 50% | 67% |
| 22% | 20% | 50% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 100% | 50% | 56% |
| 56% | 80% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 100% | 67% | 67% |
| 22% | 0% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 33% | 20% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 33% | 33% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1.9 | 2.2 | 1 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 3 | 1.8 | 2.2 |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 8.4 | 9 | 9.5 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 4 | 6.8 | 6.4 |
| 3.4 | 3.6 | 3 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 4 | 4.2 | 3.8 |
| 35% | 44% | 67% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 25% | 28% | 38% |
- All of Reading U23's matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- Burnley U23 has the fewest scored goals (11) in Premier League 2 Divison Two
- Burnley U23 has the fewest scored goals in the second half (3) in Premier League 2 Divison Two
- Burnley U23 have failed to keep a clean sheet in all their home matches.
- Burnley U23 have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Burnley U23 haven’t played a single 0-0 game at home.
- Reading U23 has the most conceded goals (17) away in Premier League 2 Divison Two
- Reading U23 has the most conceded goals (25) in Premier League 2 Divison Two
- Reading U23 has the the worst goal difference (-10) away in Premier League 2 Divison Two
- Reading U23 has the the worst goal difference (-12) in Premier League 2 Divison Two
- Reading U23 have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored away.
- Reading U23 have failed to keep a clean sheet in all their matches.
- Reading U23 haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
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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 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 23 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 11 | 16 |
| 2 | Norwich City U23 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 16 |
| 3 | Leeds U23 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 19 | 16 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 3 | 16 |
| 4 | Fulham U23 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 23 | 22 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 15 | 1 | 15 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion U23 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 14 |
| 6 | Wolves U23 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 18 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 13 |
| 7 | Aston Villa U23 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 15 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 13 |
| 8 | Crystal Palace U23 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 19 | 21 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 16 | -2 | 13 |
| 9 | Newcastle Utd U23 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 16 | 22 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 5 | -6 | 13 |
| 10 | Reading U23 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 25 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 17 | -12 | 13 |
| 11 | Stoke City U23 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 14 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 11 | -1 | 12 |
| 12 | Sunderland U23 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 20 | 23 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 17 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 6 | -3 | 12 |
| 13 | Burnley U23 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | -4 | 11 |