Only a win will satisfy the Fulham U23 supporters in this Imber Court clash with Reading U23, having a healthy lead on the opposition in the Premier League 2 Divison Two table.
- Fulham U23 has the most conceded goals (31) in Premier League 2 Divison Two
- Reading U23 has the fewest scored goals (14) in Premier League 2 Divison Two
Fulham have less rest than Reading U23 in this fixture, as the hosts were involved in a Premier League 2 Divison Two game only four days ago. At least it's nice to return home after that away game at Crystal Palace U23.
Fulham U23 form and stats
2-0-2 (win-draw-lost) are the Premier League 2 Divison Two numbers at home for Fulham U23, who have the most conceded goals (31) in Premier League 2 Divison Two, so far this season. The opportunity of a proper winning streak is there for the hosts, with two straight wins here at Imber Court.
Prior to that, an away loss at Leeds U23.
The Fulham U23 manager M. Pembridge has got the team scoring with 9 from 4 home games in the league. Defensively it’s touch-and-go for the home team as 7 goals have been conceded.
Reading U23 form and stats
The hunting on away grounds haven’t been very fruitful for Reading U23, who have the fewest scored goals (14) in Premier League 2 Divison Two, so far with only 7 points returning home. The records show 2-1-4 (win-draw-lose).
It might be tough going out on the road again for Reading, facing their second straight away game. Especially as the previous game, ended with a defeat 1-3 versus Burnley U23 (placed 10th). Preceding that game was the away victory against Middlesbrough U23 with the score of 3-2.
Reading have a decent goal production going in their away games, although not fantastic. In 7 league away games 8 goals have been scored. The opposition has been scoring high and low on Reading's goalkeeper in away games this season, as they have let in 20 goals in 7 travels.
Head 2 Head
This is not the first time this season these parties meet, as the history books show this recent fixture: Reading U23 - Fulham 0-4. Fulham-Reading U23 H2H statistics last eight meetings regardless of arena: Fulham U23 three wins, Reading U23 four wins, one draw. seven of these eight matches had three or more goals (over 2,5).Top Goalscorers
  F. Carvalho 8 goals | J. Tiehi 8 goals |  S. Jasper 4 goals |
Fulham U23 missing players
Reading U23 missing players
| Fulham U23 | Reading U23 | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 13 | 4 | 1 | Played | P | 1 | 7 | 10 |
| 6 | 2 | 0 | Won | W | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 7 | 2 | 1 | Lost | L | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| 27 | 9 | 1 | Scored | S | 3 | 8 | 14 |
| 31 | 7 | 2 | Conceded | C | 2 | 20 | 28 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 92% | 75% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 86% | 90% |
| 54% | 50% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 100% | 57% | 70% |
| 38% | 25% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 100% | 43% | 50% |
| 77% | 75% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 100% | 71% | 70% |
| 8% | 0% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 15% | 25% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 29% | 30% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1.8 | 1.5 | 0 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1 | 2 | 2.3 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 9.8 | 9.8 | 8 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 6 | 6.6 | 6.3 |
| 5.5 | 5.2 | 4 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 4 | 4 | 3.7 |
| 38% | 43% | 25% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 75% | 29% | 38% |
- All of Fulham U23's matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- All of Reading U23's matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- Fulham U23 has the most conceded goals (31) in Premier League 2 Divison Two
- Fulham U23 has the most conceded goals in the second half (16) 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 matches over the total-line (11) in Premier League 2 Divison Two
- Fulham U23 have failed to keep a clean sheet in all their home matches.
- Fulham U23 haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Reading U23 has the fewest scored goals (14) in Premier League 2 Divison Two
- Reading U23 has the the worst goal difference (-12) away in Premier League 2 Divison Two
- Reading U23 has the the worst goal difference (-14) 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.
| 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 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 34 | 20 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 22 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 28 |
| 2 | Wolves U23 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 24 | 18 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 20 |
| 3 | Fulham U23 | 13 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 27 | 31 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 18 | 24 | -4 | 18 |
| 4 | Middlesbrough U23 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 24 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 9 | 11 | 17 |
| 5 | Aston Villa U23 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 20 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 17 |
| 6 | Norwich City U23 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 16 |
| 7 | Crystal Palace U23 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 24 | 24 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 8 | Sunderland U23 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 23 | 24 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 6 | -1 | 15 |
| 9 | Stoke City U23 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 18 | 19 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 12 | -1 | 15 |
| 10 | Burnley U23 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 20 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | -5 | 15 |
| 11 | West Bromwich Albion U23 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 20 | 20 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 0 | 14 |
| 12 | Newcastle Utd U23 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 16 | 25 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 17 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 8 | -9 | 13 |
| 13 | Reading U23 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 14 | 28 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 20 | -14 | 13 |