Reading U23 are receiving Sunderland U23 for another crucial game following their 0-1 result vs 13th-placed Southampton U23.
- Reading U23 is in the worst form (0-2-4)
- Sunderland U23 have the fewest clean sheets (0) in Premier League 2 Divison Two
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.
Reading U23 form and stats
When playing at home in the Premier League 2 Divison Two, Reading U23 have managed 1 win, 2 draws and suffered 2 defeats from 5 games.
Reading U23 are anxiously hoping for a goal as it's been 241 minutes since the last one in league fixtures. (Scored by Mamadi Camará).
The Reading crowd went home unhappy last time out, seeing their beloved players lose 0-1 to Southampton U23 here in a Premier League 2 Divison Two match.
Heartbreak before that as Reading lost 0-3 at Fulham U23's place.Reading has scored 7 league goals at home this season, in 5 matches. Reading have conceded 7 in these home matches.
Sunderland U23 form and stats
Playing away, Sunderland U23 have won 3 games, drawn 0 and suffered 2 defeats in the Premier League 2 Divison Two this season.
Sunderland play their second away game in a row, but can be confident going into this one after the 3-2 victory visiting Aston Villa U23 (placed 3rd). W. Harris certainly enjoyed Sunderland U23's last game versus Aston Villa U23, appearing multiple times in the match report with three goals and the 3-2 victory.
A 1-2 loss hosting Newcastle Utd U23 before that.The travelling fans enjoy Sunderland's attacking play in away games, having scored 9 goals in 5 league matches away. 7 goals have been conceded by Sunderland U23 in these games.
Head 2 Head
Previous five meetings between these sides: Reading won two, Sunderland U23 triumphed in three and we saw zero draws. three games with over 2,5 goals, two matches with less than 2,5 goals.Top Goalscorers
  W. Harris 9 goals |  K. Ehibhaimha 3 goals | M. Camara 3 goals |
Reading U23 missing players
Sunderland U23 missing players
| Reading U23 | Sunderland U23 | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 9 | 5 | 2 | Played | P | 1 | 5 | 9 |
| 2 | 1 | 0 | Won | W | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 3 | 2 | 1 | Drew | D | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | 2 | 1 | Lost | L | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| 11 | 7 | 1 | Scored | S | 0 | 9 | 17 |
| 15 | 7 | 2 | Conceded | C | 1 | 7 | 20 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 89% | 80% | 50% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 0% | 60% | 78% |
| 56% | 40% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 0% | 60% | 78% |
| 22% | 20% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 60% | 67% |
| 11% | 20% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 40% | 44% |
| 56% | 40% | 50% | BTTS | BTTS | 0% | 60% | 78% |
| 11% | 20% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 33% | 40% | 50% | Failed to Score | F T | 100% | 40% | 22% |
| 3.9 | 4.6 | 5 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 3 | 2.6 | 3.6 |
| 6 | 6.2 | 5 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 8 | 9.4 | 7.4 |
| 1.5 | 1.6 | 1 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1 | 2 | 2.3 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6.2 | 7.8 | 3.5 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 11 | 7.8 | 8.3 |
| 2.5 | 3 | 1.5 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 3 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| 50% | 47% | 33% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 0% | 43% | 49% |
- Reading U23 haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Reading U23 is in the worst form (0-2-4)
- Sunderland U23 have conceded at least twice as many corners as they have won.
- Sunderland U23 have failed to keep a clean sheet in all their matches.
- Sunderland U23 have the fewest clean sheets (0) in Premier League 2 Divison Two
- Sunderland U23 have won significantly less corners away then at home.
- Sunderland 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 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 22 |
| 2 | West Bromwich Albion U23 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 19 | 15 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 10 | 4 | 19 |
| 3 | Aston Villa U23 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 26 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 17 |
| 4 | Burnley U23 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 17 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 14 |
| 5 | Wolves U23 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 14 |
| 6 | Stoke City U23 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 17 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 6 | -7 | 14 |
| 7 | Newcastle Utd U23 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 18 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 13 |
| 8 | Norwich City U23 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 21 | 21 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 10 | 0 | 13 |
| 9 | Nottingham U23 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 11 |
| 10 | Sunderland U23 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 17 | 20 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 7 | -3 | 9 |
| 11 | Middlesbrough U23 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 9 | -4 | 9 |
| 12 | Reading U23 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 8 | -4 | 9 |
| 13 | Southampton U23 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 8 | -8 | 8 |
| 14 | Birmingham U23 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 21 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 13 | -11 | 7 |