Preview: 23 points stand between the sides until now, Fulham U23 having performed best. Will Southampton U23 pull off a surprise?
- All of Southampton U23's home-matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- Fulham U23 have the fewest conceded goals (14) in Premier League 2 Divison Two
The hosts Southampton saw competitive action as recent as four days ago, playing in the Premier League Cup. That game was an away game at West Bromwich Albion U23, so at least Southampton U23 are thankful to return home in this one. Game on!
Southampton U23 form and stats
Southampton U23 have played 6 Premier League 2 Divison Two games at their own stadium so far this season, resulting in 3-1-2 (wins-draws-losses). There’s a good atmosphere here at Snows Stadium after three straight home wins.
Southampton U23 manager Horseman and his team return home after a 2-2 draw away versus West Bromwich Albion U23 (placed 3rd) in the Premier League Cup.
A Premier League 2 Divison Two defeat was the result before that one, 3-4 away at Norwich City U23.Goals decide football matches and Southampton U23 are scoring many of them at home; 13 on target from 6 league matches. Southampton's goalkeeper has had to pick the ball out of their own net 7 times. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above. When Southampton U23 hosts teams that live on the top of the table (like Reading U23, Birmingham U23, Nottingham U23 and Middlesbrough U23), the matches have ended over 2.5 goals 2 of 3 times.
Fulham U23 form and stats
Fulham U23's travelling support has been rewarded for their time and money so far this season, having witnessed Fulham U23 collect 16 points from their 7 away matches in the Premier League 2 Divison Two. 5 victories and 1 draw have created these points (and only 1 defeat). In general it has been a productive period now for Fulham U23 as they haven't lost any of their last ten games.
Fulham U23 play their second away game in a row, but can be confident going into this one after the 2-1 victory visiting Nottingham U23 (placed 13th).
Ahead of that match was the victory versus West Bromwich Albion U23 at their stadium, the result 4-2.The Fulham U23 manager Wigley has got the team scoring on the road, with 16 away goals in 7 league matches. 10 goals have been conceded by Fulham U23 in these games.
Head 2 Head
Fulham U23 - Southampton U23 3-0 was the output when this pair of sides previously met, earlier this season. Head to head data (for the prior five meetings): Southampton won two games, one match ended with a tie and Fulham U23 managed two wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: three / twoTop Goalscorers
  S. Hilton 6 goals |
Southampton U23 missing players
Fulham U23 missing players
| Southampton U23 | Fulham U23 | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 15 | 6 | 3 | Played | P | 1 | 7 | 15 |
| 5 | 3 | 1 | Won | W | 1 | 5 | 13 |
| 2 | 1 | 1 | Drew | D | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 8 | 2 | 1 | Lost | L | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 23 | 13 | 4 | Scored | S | 2 | 16 | 39 |
| 25 | 7 | 5 | Conceded | C | 1 | 10 | 14 |
| 93% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 80% | 100% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 67% | 67% | 67% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 71% | 80% |
| 40% | 50% | 33% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 29% | 27% |
| 27% | 17% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 29% | 20% |
| 40% | 33% | 67% | BTTS | BTTS | 100% | 86% | 60% |
| 33% | 33% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 14% | 40% |
| 33% | 33% | 33% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 5.4 | 6.3 | 4 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 4 | 6 | 6.5 |
| 3.9 | 2.8 | 2.7 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 2.7 | 2.9 |
| 1.8 | 2 | 1.7 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2 | 1.4 | 1.3 |
| 2 | 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | 12.3 | 9.7 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 14 | 18 | 15.7 |
| 5.3 | 6 | 4.3 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 5 | 6.1 | 6.1 |
| 29% | 36% | 31% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 40% | 37% | 43% |
| 7.7 | 4.7 | 4.3 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 9 | 7.6 | 6.7 |
| 4.1 | 2.3 | 2.7 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 3 | 3.9 | 2.8 |
- All of Fulham U23's matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- All of Southampton U23's home-matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- Fulham U23 have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
- Fulham U23 have scored in all their matches so far.
- Fulham U23 have the fewest conceded goals (14) in Premier League 2 Divison Two
- Fulham U23 have the fewest conceded goals in the second half (6) in Premier League 2 Divison Two
- Fulham U23 have the fewest dropped points from leading position (2) in Premier League 2 Divison Two
- Fulham U23 have the most clean sheets (6) in Premier League 2 Divison Two
- Fulham U23 have the most points (16) away in Premier League 2 Divison Two
- Fulham U23 have the the best goal difference (+25) in Premier League 2 Divison Two
- Fulham U23 have won at least twice as many corners as they have conceded.
- Fulham U23 haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Fulham U23 is in the best form (6-0-0) in Premier League 2 Divison Two
- Southampton U23 have won at least twice as many corners as they have conceded at home.
- Southampton U23 haven’t played a single 0-0 game at home.
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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 | Fulham U23 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 39 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 10 | 25 | 40 |
| 2 | Norwich City U23 | 15 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 43 | 33 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 21 | 18 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 22 | 15 | 10 | 26 |
| 3 | West Bromwich Albion U23 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 29 | 28 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 16 | 1 | 25 |
| 4 | Stoke City U23 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 18 | 22 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 9 | -4 | 24 |
| 5 | Aston Villa U23 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 26 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 20 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 22 |
| 6 | Burnley U23 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 26 | 24 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 11 | 2 | 22 |
| 7 | Newcastle Utd U23 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 25 | 22 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 12 | 3 | 20 |
| 8 | Sunderland U23 | 14 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 27 | 26 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 11 | 1 | 19 |
| 9 | Wolves U23 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 15 | 25 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 13 | -10 | 18 |
| 10 | Southampton U23 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 23 | 25 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 18 | -2 | 17 |
| 11 | Middlesbrough U23 | 16 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 19 | 31 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 17 | -12 | 15 |
| 12 | Reading U23 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 18 | 29 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 16 | -11 | 14 |
| 13 | Nottingham U23 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 19 | 22 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 14 | -3 | 13 |
| 14 | Birmingham U23 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 19 | 29 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 17 | -10 | 12 |
