Boasting a 6 point dominance in the league table, Norwich City U23 club members yearn to see their gladiators win full points from this game against Reading U23.
- Norwich City U23 have the most scored goals (34) in Premier League 2 Divison Two
- Reading U23 have the fewest scored goals in the second half (5) in Premier League 2 Divison Two
It’s busy days for these teams as both were in action only a few days ago. There’s no rest for the wicked, or in this case; no rest for Norwich City U23 and Reading U23.
Norwich City U23 form and stats
Norwich City U23 have played 6 Premier League 2 Divison Two games at their own stadium so far this season, resulting in 3-0-3 (wins-draws-losses). Norwich City U23 has recorded two wins in a row here at Lotus Training Center, increasing their hopes of victory in this match.
Norwich are returning here after visiting Wolves U23 in a Premier League 2 Divison Two game and winning with a 5-0 scoreline. B. Mumba, J. Rowe (2), A. Kamara and T. Dickson-Peters scored the goal(s). As mentioned above, Norwich "killed" Wolves U23 in their previous game. They need to reset completely for this one and beware of complacency.
Heartbreak before that as Norwich lost 2-3 at Middlesbrough U23's place.With an average of more than two goals per home game in the league (12 in 6 games), Norwich's attacking play is working. Norwich are struggling defensively, conceding on average more than two goals per home game (13 from 6 played).
Reading U23 form and stats
Playing away, Reading U23, who have the fewest scored goals (5) away in Premier League 2 Divison Two, have won 1 game, drawn 2 and suffered 2 defeats in the Premier League 2 Divison Two this season.
Reading won their last game, 2-1 versus Middlesbrough U23 played at home.
Ahead of that match was the away draw versus West Bromwich Albion U23 that ended 1-1.Reading U23 find the net regularly in their away games. 5 goals from 5 away fixtures in the league. As for defending, Reading rarely keep clean sheets as they have conceded 9 goals from these away matches.
Head 2 Head
The latest head to head match ended Reading U23 - Norwich 3-3, played this season. Norwich-Reading U23 H2H statistics last nine meetings regardless of arena: Norwich City U23 five wins, Reading U23 two wins, two draws. seven of these nine matches had three or more goals (over 2,5).Top Goalscorers
  T. Dickson-Peters 9 goals |  A. Kamara 8 goals | J. Rowe 8 goals |
Norwich City U23 missing players
Reading U23 missing players
| Norwich City U23 | Reading U23 | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 13 | 6 | 2 | Played | P | 2 | 5 | 13 |
| 6 | 3 | 2 | Won | W | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | Drew | D | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| 5 | 3 | 0 | Lost | L | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| 34 | 12 | 6 | Scored | S | 2 | 5 | 16 |
| 28 | 13 | 3 | Conceded | C | 4 | 9 | 22 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 92% | 83% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 100% | 92% |
| 85% | 67% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 50% | 60% | 62% |
| 69% | 50% | 50% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 50% | 20% | 23% |
| 62% | 50% | 50% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 8% |
| 69% | 67% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 100% | 80% | 62% |
| 15% | 0% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 0% | 8% |
| 15% | 33% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 20% | 31% |
| 4.2 | 3 | 2 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 4 | 3.5 | 4.2 |
| 5.2 | 5.3 | 4.5 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 3 | 5.8 | 6 |
| 1.6 | 1.5 | 3 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 4 | 1.8 | 1.7 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 10.4 | 10.7 | 13 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 5 | 3.8 | 7.8 |
| 4.8 | 5 | 6.5 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 1 | 1.8 | 3.2 |
| 54% | 40% | 46% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 100% | 57% | 39% |
| 13.5 | 15 | 11.5 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 7 | 9.5 | 11.4 |
| 5 | 5.3 | 5 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 4 | 4.2 | 4.7 |
- All of Reading U23's away-matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- Norwich City U23 have failed to keep a clean sheet in all their home matches.
- Norwich City U23 have scored more than double the goals of Reading U23.
- Norwich City U23 have the fewest matches under the total-line (3) in Premier League 2 Divison Two
- Norwich City U23 have the most conceded goals (28) in Premier League 2 Divison Two
- Norwich City U23 have the most matches over the total-line (8) in Premier League 2 Divison Two
- Norwich City U23 have the most scored goals (34) in Premier League 2 Divison Two
- Norwich City U23 have won significantly less corners at home than away.
- Norwich City U23 haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Reading U23 have failed to keep a clean sheet in all their away matches.
- Reading U23 have the fewest scored goals (5) away in Premier League 2 Divison Two
- Reading U23 have the fewest scored goals in the second half (5) in Premier League 2 Divison Two
- Reading U23 have won significantly less corners away then at home.
- 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 | Fulham U23 | 12 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 29 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 20 | 31 |
| 2 | West Bromwich Albion U23 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 24 | 22 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 16 | 2 | 22 |
| 3 | Aston Villa U23 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 32 | 21 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 21 |
| 4 | Stoke City U23 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 22 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 9 | -7 | 21 |
| 5 | Norwich City U23 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 34 | 28 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 22 | 15 | 6 | 20 |
| 6 | Wolves U23 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 21 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 9 | -8 | 18 |
| 7 | Southampton U23 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 20 | 18 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 2 | 17 |
| 8 | Newcastle Utd U23 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 23 | 22 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 12 | 1 | 17 |
| 9 | Burnley U23 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 21 | 22 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 11 | -1 | 17 |
| 10 | Sunderland U23 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 25 | 24 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 9 | 1 | 16 |
| 11 | Reading U23 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 16 | 22 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 9 | -6 | 14 |
| 12 | Nottingham U23 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 17 | 19 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 13 | -2 | 12 |
| 13 | Middlesbrough U23 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 15 | 24 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 13 | -9 | 12 |
| 14 | Birmingham U23 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 15 | 25 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 13 | -10 | 10 |