Get set for Southampton U23 - Middlesbrough U23! Despite the season performances so far, this match could be great fun!
- Southampton U23 have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Middlesbrough U23 have the fewest points from losing position (0) in Premier League 2 Divison Two
This could be an engrossing match with lots of fun and bustle as both sides are well revitalized since they last saw competitive action. Let's get started!
Southampton U23 form and stats
Southampton U23 have played 7 Premier League 2 Divison Two games at their own stadium so far this season, resulting in 4-1-2 (wins-draws-losses).
Southampton's previous game was also played at home, ending 2-1 versus Fulham U23 (placed 1st). The home side are looking to build on that result. The home followers saw a 2-1 draw versus Fulham U23 last time out and are looking for a victory here. The Southampton U23 regulars got no joy from their last match, also played here at St. Mary's Stadium: A 2-1 defeat against Fulham U23 (placed 1st).
The match schedule is unforgiving for Southampton U23 as they have a new game in only four days, a Premier League Cup match thankfully also at home. Bournemouth U23 are visiting.
With an average of more than two goals per home game in the league (15 in 7 games), Southampton's attacking play is working. On the other hand, Southampton U23 have conceded 8 goals.
Middlesbrough U23 form and stats
There's been little loot from Middlesbrough U23's travels as they have only collected 6 points from 8 away games in the Premier League 2 Divison Two. Middlesbrough U23 only have 2 wins to counter their 6 defeats and 0 draws. Winning streaks in away matches are not that common, but Middlesbrough U23 are close to a proper streak after winning their two previous away games.
There were no winners in Middlesbrough U23's previous match, the home game that ended 3-2 vs Sunderland U23 (placed 9th). The manager Tinkler was unhappy after their last game, played at their home venue Rockliffe Park. Middlesbrough U23 suffered a 3-2 loss to Sunderland U23 (placed 9th). Kavanagh (3) scored in Middlesbrough's previous match, the home game against Sunderland U23 that ended 3-2.
Ahead of that match was the victory versus Aston Villa U23 at their stadium, the result 2-1. A 2-1 draw at Aston Villa U23's stadium before that. Preceding that game, the 2-1 loss visiting Aston Villa U23's place.The visiting Middlesbrough U23 have scored more than one goal per away game in the league so far. The grand total is 10 goals from 8 games. For Middlesbrough U23, more than two goals on average per game end up in their own net.
Head 2 Head
Middlesbrough U23 - Southampton U23 2-1 was the outcome when these two teams formerly met, also in this season. Data for the prior four meetings between these two sides are: two wins for Southampton U23, one draw and one win for Middlesbrough U23. Over 2,5 goals: four times; under 2,5 goals: zero games.Top Goalscorers
  K. Olaigbe 9 goals |  C. Kavanagh 6 goals | D. Ballard 5 goals |
Southampton U23 missing players
Middlesbrough U23 missing players
| Southampton U23 | Middlesbrough U23 | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 16 | 7 | 0 | Played | P | 4 | 8 | 17 |
| 6 | 4 | 0 | Won | W | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | 1 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | 2 | 0 | Lost | L | 2 | 6 | 11 |
| 25 | 15 | 0 | Scored | S | 6 | 10 | 22 |
| 26 | 8 | 0 | Conceded | C | 8 | 17 | 33 |
| 94% | 100% | 0% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 81% | 100% | 0% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 100% | 94% |
| 69% | 71% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 75% | 75% | 76% |
| 38% | 43% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 50% | 38% | 29% |
| 25% | 14% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 25% | 25% | 24% |
| 44% | 43% | 0% | BTTS | BTTS | 75% | 75% | 65% |
| 31% | 29% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 0% | 6% |
| 31% | 29% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 25% | 25% | 29% |
| 5.2 | 5.7 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 5.5 | 4.2 | 4.8 |
| 4.2 | 3.6 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 5.5 | 6 | 5.7 |
| 1.7 | 1.7 | 0 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.2 | 2.8 | 2.5 |
| 2 | 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 11.8 | 11.7 | 0 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 12.2 | 11.2 | 10.9 |
| 5.4 | 6 | 0 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 6.2 | 5.6 | 4.6 |
| 29% | 36% | 0% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 24% | 22% | 30% |
| 8.2 | 6.3 | 0 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 12.5 | 12.1 | 10.7 |
| 4.2 | 2.7 | 0 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 5.5 | 4.9 | 4.4 |
- All of Middlesbrough U23's away-matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- All of Southampton U23's home-matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- Middlesbrough U23 have failed to keep a clean sheet in all their away matches.
- Middlesbrough U23 have the fewest points from losing position (0) in Premier League 2 Divison Two
- Middlesbrough U23 haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Southampton U23 have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Southampton U23 haven’t played a single 0-0 game at home.
| 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 | 16 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 40 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 12 | 24 | 40 |
| 2 | Norwich City U23 | 17 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 47 | 37 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 23 | 19 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 24 | 18 | 10 | 29 |
| 3 | West Bromwich Albion U23 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 31 | 29 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 18 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 16 | 2 | 28 |
| 4 | Stoke City U23 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 19 | 23 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 10 | -4 | 25 |
| 5 | Newcastle Utd U23 | 14 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 29 | 23 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 13 | 6 | 23 |
| 6 | Burnley U23 | 18 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 28 | 27 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 14 | 1 | 23 |
| 7 | Aston Villa U23 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 28 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 20 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 14 | 9 | 22 |
| 8 | Southampton U23 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 25 | 26 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 18 | -1 | 20 |
| 9 | Sunderland U23 | 15 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 29 | 29 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 15 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 0 | 19 |
| 10 | Wolves U23 | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 26 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 13 | -10 | 19 |
| 11 | Middlesbrough U23 | 17 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 22 | 33 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 17 | -11 | 18 |
| 12 | Nottingham U23 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 22 | 24 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 14 | -2 | 16 |
| 13 | Reading U23 | 16 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 19 | 33 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 16 | -14 | 14 |
| 14 | Birmingham U23 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 20 | 30 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 17 | -10 | 13 |
