Both the home- and away side have had some difficulties so far, but three lovely points in this highly important fixture would definitely be a big help. Get ready for Sunderland U23 - Nottingham U23!
- Sunderland U23 have the fewest points (6) at home in Premier League 2 Divison Two
- Nottingham U23 haven’t played a single 0-0 game away.
There should be plenty of energy on the pitch in this game, as both sides have had time to recuperate from their last game. Let's hope both teams are ready to give it all.
Sunderland U23 form and stats
Sunderland U23's results here at Eppleton Colliery Football Ground in the Premier League 2 Divison Two have been very modest with 2 victories, 0 draws and 5 defeats. When Sunderland U23 hosts teams that live in the bottom of the table (like Reading U23, Birmingham U23, Sunderland U23 and Middlesbrough U23), they have won 1 of 2 matches!
The Sunderland U23 crowd went home unhappy last time out, seeing their beloved players lose 1-2 to Wolves U23 here at Eppleton Colliery Football Ground.
Prior to that, an away loss at Middlesbrough U23.This is expected to be a close game, with Sunderland U23 perhaps considered small favourites due to their home advantage. Looking back at earlier matches similar to this one (expected to be close with Sunderland U23 as a small favourite), we find six games. Sunderland has won five of these, drawn zero and lost one.
There will be little rest for Sunderland U23 after this match as they are travelling to Fulham U23 for a Premier League 2 Divison Two game in only four days.
Sunderland U23 are struggling defensively, conceding on average more than two goals per home game (17 from 7 played).
Nottingham U23 form and stats
Playing away, Nottingham U23 have won 3 games, drawn 1 and suffered 5 defeats in the Premier League 2 Divison Two this season. When Nottingham U23 is visiting a side on the bottom half, they have won 2 of 2 matches. Reading U23, Birmingham U23, Nottingham U23 and Middlesbrough U23 is teams we like to compare Sunderland U23 with.
Two away games in a row for Nottingham U23, whose manager Reid could celebrate last time after the win against Newcastle Utd U23.
So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Nottingham U23 playing away and similar expectations, we found seven relevant matches. Results were zero Nottingham U23 wins, four draws and three defeats.
The visiting Nottingham U23 have scored more than one goal per away game in the league so far. The grand total is 10 goals from 9 games. Defensive performances away have varied in quality as Nottingham have conceded 14 goals on the road. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.
Head 2 Head
Top Goalscorers
  W. Swan 7 goals |
Sunderland U23 missing players
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| Sunderland U23 | Nottingham U23 | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 16 | 7 | 2 | Played | P | 2 | 9 | 16 |
| 6 | 2 | 1 | Won | W | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 9 | 5 | 1 | Lost | L | 0 | 5 | 7 |
| 30 | 14 | 3 | Scored | S | 3 | 10 | 23 |
| 31 | 17 | 3 | Conceded | C | 0 | 14 | 24 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 94% |
| 88% | 100% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 50% | 56% | 69% |
| 75% | 86% | 50% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 0% | 33% | 50% |
| 56% | 57% | 50% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 22% | 38% |
| 38% | 43% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 22% | 25% |
| 69% | 86% | 50% | BTTS | BTTS | 0% | 44% | 56% |
| 12% | 14% | 50% | Clean Sheets | C S | 100% | 33% | 31% |
| 19% | 0% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 22% | 19% |
| 4.1 | 5 | 6 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 8 | 7.2 | 6.1 |
| 6 | 4.9 | 4 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 6 | 4.7 | 4.4 |
| 2.1 | 2.3 | 3 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.5 | 2 | 1.8 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 9.3 | 10 | 16 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 9 | 10.1 | 11.4 |
| 4 | 3.9 | 5 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 4 | 4.3 | 4.6 |
| 47% | 52% | 30% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 38% | 26% | 32% |
| 11.9 | 10.7 | 10.5 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 9.5 | 10.9 | 11.2 |
| 5.8 | 5.4 | 5.5 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 2.5 | 4.4 | 5 |
- All of Sunderland U23's home-matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- Nottingham U23 haven’t played a single 0-0 game away.
- Sunderland U23 have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Sunderland U23 have scored in all their home matches so far.
- Sunderland U23 have the fewest points (6) at home in Premier League 2 Divison Two
- Sunderland U23 have won significantly more corners at home than away.
- 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 | 18 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 44 | 17 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 4 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 21 | 13 | 27 | 46 |
| 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 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 33 | 32 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 18 | 13 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 15 | 19 | 1 | 28 |
| 4 | Aston Villa U23 | 16 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 41 | 29 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 24 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 25 |
| 5 | Stoke City U23 | 16 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 19 | 24 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 10 | -5 | 25 |
| 6 | Newcastle Utd U23 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 29 | 24 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 13 | 5 | 23 |
| 7 | Burnley U23 | 18 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 28 | 27 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 14 | 1 | 23 |
| 8 | Southampton U23 | 17 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 26 | 26 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 0 | 23 |
| 9 | Wolves U23 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 27 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 14 | -9 | 22 |
| 10 | Sunderland U23 | 16 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 30 | 31 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 14 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 16 | 14 | -1 | 19 |
| 11 | Nottingham U23 | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 23 | 24 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 14 | -1 | 19 |
| 12 | Middlesbrough U23 | 18 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 22 | 34 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 16 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 18 | -12 | 18 |
| 13 | Birmingham U23 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 24 | 35 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 18 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 17 | -11 | 16 |
| 14 | Reading U23 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 20 | 37 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 17 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 20 | -17 | 14 |
