Middlesbrough U23 know they face a rough visit to Newcastle Utd U23 and their St. James' Park. This guide has all the details you need before the game.
- Newcastle Utd U23 have the most dropped points from leading position (8) in Premier League 2 Divison Two
- Middlesbrough U23 have scored in all their away matches so far.
Both teams should be fairly well rested for this game, as they have had some quiet days to prepare. Hopefully this will translate into lots of action on the pitch.
Newcastle Utd U23 form and stats
Newcastle Utd U23 have played 3 Premier League 2 Divison Two games at their own stadium so far this season, resulting in 1-1-1 (wins-draws-losses). With three straight defeats the pressure is piling up on Newcastle to get some points in this home game.
No payout for Newcastle in their previous match, an away game at Fulham U23 that ended in defeat 1-3.
Preceding that match was a defeat to Stoke City U23 (2-3).The Newcastle fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 5 goals in 3 league matches. 4 goals have been conceded.
Middlesbrough U23 form and stats
Things could have gone better for Middlesbrough U23 in their Premier League 2 Divison Two away matches, but 3 points from 2 games is all right.
Home advantage was not enough for Middlesbrough in their previous game, as they lost their Premier League 2 Divison Two-match, hosting Nottingham U23, 0-1.
Before that one, a nice away victory 3-1 at Sunderland U23.Middlesbrough U23 have the goal stats of 4-3 (for/against) from 2 business trips in the league at this early stage of the season.
Head 2 Head
Newcastle Utd U23-Middlesbrough U23 H2H statistics last eight meetings regardless of arena: Newcastle two wins, Middlesbrough U23 four wins, two draws. four of these eight matches had three or more goals (over 2,5).Top Goalscorers
  D. Stephenson 6 goals |  J. Coburn 4 goals | I. Fletcher 2 goals |
Newcastle Utd U23 missing players
Middlesbrough U23 missing players
| Newcastle Utd U23 | Middlesbrough U23 | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 6 | 3 | 2 | Played | P | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | 1 | 0 | Won | W | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | Drew | D | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | 1 | 1 | Lost | L | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | 5 | 3 | Scored | S | 3 | 4 | 9 |
| 9 | 4 | 4 | Conceded | C | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 100% | 83% |
| 50% | 33% | 50% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 100% | 67% |
| 50% | 33% | 50% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 100% | 50% | 17% |
| 17% | 33% | 50% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 50% | 67% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 100% | 100% | 67% |
| 33% | 33% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 0% | 17% |
| 17% | 0% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 0% | 17% |
| 2.8 | 3 | 4.5 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 7 | 6 | 6.2 |
| 3.8 | 4.7 | 5.5 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 8 | 8 | 6.3 |
| 2.8 | 2.3 | 3 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 3 | 4 | 2.5 |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10.8 | 11.3 | 11.5 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 15 | 16.5 | 13.5 |
| 5.3 | 6 | 6 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 8 | 9 | 5.8 |
| 31% | 28% | 25% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 38% | 22% | 26% |
- All of Middlesbrough U23's away-matches have had more than 2,5 goals.
- All of Newcastle Utd U23's matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- Middlesbrough U23 have created more than twice as many corners as Newcastle Utd U23.
- Middlesbrough U23 have scored in all their away matches so far.
- Middlesbrough U23 haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Newcastle Utd U23 have the most dropped points from leading position (8) in Premier League 2 Divison Two
- Newcastle Utd 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 | Fulham U23 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 13 |
| 2 | Norwich City U23 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 10 |
| 3 | Aston Villa U23 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 10 |
| 4 | Nottingham U23 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 10 |
| 5 | Wolves U23 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 10 |
| 6 | Middlesbrough U23 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 9 |
| 7 | Stoke City U23 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 9 |
| 8 | West Bromwich Albion U23 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7 | -1 | 9 |
| 9 | Reading U23 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8 |
| 10 | Newcastle Utd U23 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 7 |
| 11 | Burnley U23 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | -2 | 4 |
| 12 | Sunderland U23 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | -4 | 3 |
| 13 | Birmingham U23 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 10 | -10 | 3 |
| 14 | Southampton U23 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -9 | 1 |