This could be an interesting match as Burnley U23 have their presumed home advantage while Stoke City U23 are ahead 3 points in the Premier League 2 Divison Two table.
- Burnley U23 has the fewest scored goals in the second half (7) in Premier League 2 Divison Two
- Stoke City U23 has the fewest dropped points from leading position (0) in Premier League 2 Divison Two
Both teams have had enough rest since their last competitive action. Let's hope for an energetic game!
Burnley U23 form and stats
3 victories, 2 draws and 3 defeats. That’s what Burnley U23 have to build on here at The County Ground in the Premier League 2 Divison Two.
Nothing to worry about in defence for Burnley U23, as their goalkeeper Marc Richter has completely shut out the opponents for 181 minutes in the Premier League 2 Divison Two.
A good away victory last time out for Burnley, who won 2-0 against Newcastle Utd U23 (placed 13th). In the match before that, Burnley hosted Wolves U23 and drew the game 0-0.
This is expected to be a close game, with Burnley U23 perhaps considered small favourites due to their home advantage. Looking back at earlier matches similar to this one (expected to be close with Burnley as a small favourite), we find five games. Burnley U23 has won one of these, drawn three and lost one.
A decent goal production from Burnley U23 in their home games so far, with 12 goals from 8 league matches. Defensively it’s touch-and-go for the home team as 14 goals have been conceded.
Stoke City U23 form and stats
Stoke City U23 have only collected 3 points from their away games in the Premier League 2 Divison Two, after 1-0-5 (6 played). With two straight losses from their last two away games, Stoke City U23 are hoping that it's time for some travel points again.
Stoke City U23 go into this game after a win, the home game against Wolves U23 that ended 3-1. Prior to that match, a home win 2-0 against Middlesbrough U23.
So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Stoke City U23 playing away and similar expectations, we found six relevant matches. Results were two Stoke wins, two draws and two defeats.
The attacking power of Stoke when travelling is not overwhelming with 5 goals scored from 6 league matches away. It's worth mentioning that 4 of these goals has been scored in their last three away matches. Stoke have conceded 12 goals in these games.
Head 2 Head
The dueling parties have met before this season: Stoke City U23 - Burnley 0-1.Top Goalscorers
  E. Varian 5 goals | C. Norton 5 goals |
Burnley U23 missing players
Stoke City U23 missing players
| Burnley U23 | Stoke City U23 | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 13 | 8 | 3 | Played | P | 2 | 6 | 14 |
| 5 | 3 | 1 | Won | W | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 3 | 2 | 1 | Drew | D | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | 3 | 1 | Lost | L | 1 | 5 | 7 |
| 17 | 12 | 6 | Scored | S | 2 | 5 | 23 |
| 20 | 14 | 7 | Conceded | C | 4 | 12 | 20 |
| 85% | 88% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 69% | 75% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 83% | 79% |
| 62% | 75% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 67% | 57% |
| 46% | 62% | 100% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 17% | 36% |
| 23% | 25% | 33% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 17% | 21% |
| 54% | 75% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 50% | 43% |
| 31% | 12% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 0% | 21% |
| 31% | 25% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 50% | 50% | 36% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | 2.1 | 2.3 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2 | 2.7 | 2.5 |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 7.8 | 8.4 | 9.3 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 11 | 9.2 | 8.8 |
| 3.5 | 3.9 | 5 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 5.5 | 4.8 | 4.2 |
| 37% | 39% | 40% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 18% | 17% | 39% |
- Burnley U23 has the fewest scored goals in the second half (7) in Premier League 2 Divison Two
- Burnley U23 have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Burnley U23 have scored at least twice as many goals at home as Stoke City U23 have scored away.
- Stoke City U23 has the fewest dropped points from leading position (0) in Premier League 2 Divison Two
- Stoke City U23 has the most matches under the total-line (6) in Premier League 2 Divison Two
- Stoke City U23 has the most points from losing position (9) in Premier League 2 Divison Two
- Stoke City U23 have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored away.
- Stoke City U23 have failed to keep a clean sheet in all their away matches.
- Stoke City U23 have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Stoke City 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 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 40 | 22 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 34 |
| 2 | Reading U23 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 25 | 31 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 20 | -6 | 22 |
| 3 | Stoke City U23 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 23 | 20 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 3 | 21 |
| 4 | Aston Villa U23 | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 28 | 27 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 14 | 1 | 21 |
| 5 | Crystal Palace U23 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 32 | 28 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 20 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 20 | 4 | 20 |
| 6 | Wolves U23 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 25 | 21 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 20 |
| 7 | Fulham U23 | 15 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 27 | 34 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 18 | 24 | -7 | 19 |
| 8 | Burnley U23 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 20 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | -3 | 18 |
| 9 | Middlesbrough U23 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 26 | 19 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 17 | 11 | 7 | 17 |
| 10 | Norwich City U23 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 17 | 21 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 12 | -4 | 17 |
| 11 | Sunderland U23 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 23 | 26 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 18 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 8 | -3 | 15 |
| 12 | West Bromwich Albion U23 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 22 | 25 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 16 | -3 | 14 |
| 13 | Newcastle Utd U23 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 16 | 27 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 19 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 8 | -11 | 13 |