The home fans are expecting three points in this fixture, as the home advantage should be put to good use versus a struggling visitor. Middlesbrough U23 are in the 7th position while the guesting Fulham U23 worry at 11th.
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!
Middlesbrough U23 form and stats
Overall Premier League 2 Divison Two stats at home this season for Middlesbrough U23 are 3-0-4 (wins-draw-losses). We have seen two home losses in a row now for Middlesbrough U23, who are hoping that the phrase “third time lucky” applies to them.
Middlesbrough U23 enjoyed a nice away win last time out, playing at Burnley U23's place. The match ended 2-1. Prior to that was the away defeat visiting Swansea City U23 (1-5).
A decent goal production from Middlesbrough U23 in their home games so far, with 13 goals from 7 league matches. Middlesbrough U23 have conceded 17 goals in these home games, a significant number.
Fulham U23 form and stats
There's been little loot from Fulham U23's travels as they have only collected 6 points from 7 away games in the Premier League 2 Divison Two. Fulham U23 only have 2 wins to counter their 5 defeats and 0 draws. Recent form does not give Fulham U23 much hope, as the visitors have lost three games in a row. Middlesbrough U23 will be a tough nut to crack. The travelling fans think it's time that their travel expenses are covered with some points now, as Fulham U23 have lost on their last two travels.
Fulham U23 are looking to quickly end their 180 minutes long goal drought in the Premier League 2 Divison Two.
It might be tough going out on the road again for Fulham U23, facing their second straight away game. Especially as the previous game, ended with a defeat 2-4 versus Everton U23. Preceding that, the 0-2 home loss versus Stoke City U23.
As you can tell from the result, the match against Everton U23 was as crazy as a clown in a village circus. Great fun for the neutral supporter with 6 goals, will the fun continue today?
The attacking power of Fulham U23 when travelling is not overwhelming with 4 goals scored from 7 league matches away. Fulham U23 have conceded 12 goals in these games.
Head 2 Head
This is not the first time this season these parties meet, as the history books show this recent fixture: Fulham U23 - Middlesbrough U23 2-4. Numbers for the last five meetings between these two teams are: three wins for Middlesbrough U23, one draw and one win for Fulham U23. Over 2,5 goals: four times; under 2,5 goals: one game.Top Goalscorers
| F. Carvalho 4 goals |  M. Taylor-Crossdale 4 goals |
Middlesbrough U23 missing players
Fulham U23 missing players
| Middlesbrough U23 | Fulham U23 | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 15 | 7 | 1 | Played | P | 1 | 7 | 15 |
| 6 | 3 | 0 | Won | W | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 7 | 4 | 1 | Lost | L | 1 | 5 | 9 |
| 32 | 13 | 3 | Scored | S | 0 | 4 | 21 |
| 41 | 17 | 4 | Conceded | C | 1 | 12 | 31 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 93% | 86% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 0% | 57% | 80% |
| 87% | 71% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 0% | 57% | 67% |
| 80% | 57% | 100% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 14% | 40% |
| 67% | 57% | 100% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 20% |
| 87% | 71% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 0% | 29% | 53% |
| 7% | 14% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 14% | 13% |
| 7% | 14% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 100% | 57% | 33% |
| 5.7 | 5.6 | 3 | Corners For (avg) | C F | 6 | 4.1 | 4.2 |
| 4.6 | 5.3 | 3 | Corners Against (avg) | C A | 3 | 5.4 | 6 |
| 1.1 | 0.7 | 0 | Yellow Cards (avg) | Y C | 0 | 2 | 1.8 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red Cards | R C | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 185 | 89 | 15 | Total Shots | T S | 13 | 64 | 137 |
| 73 | 32 | 5 | Shots on Target | S O | 5 | 20 | 55 |
| 44% | 41% | 60% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 0% | 20% | 38% |
- Fulham U23 have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored away.
- Fulham U23 haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Middlesbrough U23 has the most conceded goals in the second half (22)
- Middlesbrough U23 have scored at least twice as many goals at home as Fulham U23 have scored away.
- Middlesbrough 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 | West Ham United U23 | 15 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 48 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 26 | 15 | 31 | 39 |
| 2 | Manchester United U23 | 15 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 40 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 9 | 26 | 37 |
| 3 | West Bromwich Albion U23 | 14 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 36 | 22 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 28 |
| 4 | Stoke City U23 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 25 | 22 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 3 | 23 |
| 5 | Aston Villa U23 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 26 | 22 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 19 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 4 | 22 |
| 6 | Swansea City U23 | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 22 | 27 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 15 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 12 | -5 | 21 |
| 7 | Middlesbrough U23 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 32 | 41 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 17 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 19 | 24 | -9 | 20 |
| 8 | Reading U23 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 32 | 32 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 20 | 16 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 16 | 0 | 17 |
| 9 | Norwich City U23 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 22 | 29 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 12 | -7 | 17 |
| 10 | Newcastle Utd U23 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 21 | 32 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 14 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 18 | -11 | 16 |
| 11 | Fulham U23 | 15 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 21 | 31 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 17 | 19 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 12 | -10 | 14 |
| 12 | Sunderland U23 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 8 | 44 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 26 | -36 | 1 |