Getting closer to the top teams is at stake when these two mid-table clubs battle it out. Both will be aiming to improve their league table standing, Sunderland U23 in 7th and Reading U23 in 8th place.
- Sunderland U23 have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Reading U23 have the most conceded goals (50) in Premier League 2 Divison Two
This should be an interesting game with lots of spark and energy as both teams are well rested since they last saw competitive action. Game on!
Sunderland U23 form and stats
Overall Premier League 2 Divison Two stats at home this season for Sunderland U23 are 4-1-5 (wins-draw-losses).
Preceding that match was the home game against West Bromwich Albion U23 that was lost 2-3.
A late climax in the match against Norwich City U23 as the winning goal came two minutes into overtime; scored by D. Neil.
With an average of more than two goals per home game in the league (22 in 10 games), Sunderland's attacking play is working. Defensively there's plenty of potential for improvement as Sunderland have allowed the opposition to score 25 goals here.
Reading U23 form and stats
The story so far for the visiting team, who have the most conceded goals (50) in Premier League 2 Divison Two, on their Premier League 2 Divison Two travels is 4 wins, 1 draw and 5 defeats. Three has not been a lucky number for Reading as they have been defeated three times in a row since the Crystal Palace U23 match.
The game before that, was lost at home, a 2-4 defeat against Middlesbrough U23.
A new game in only four days for Reading, the Premier League 2 Divison Two home match versus Wolves U23. Busy days.
The visiting Reading U23 have scored more than one goal per away game in the league so far. The grand total is 13 goals from 10 games. Reading U23 have conceded 24 goals in these games.
Head 2 Head
The most recent history between these sides is the Reading U23 - Sunderland 0-2 played earlier this season. Head-2-head stats last four meetings: two - zero - two (Sunderland U23 wins - draws - Reading U23 wins). As for goals, two matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), two had two or less.Top Goalscorers
  J. Hawkes 11 goals |  J. Onen 7 goals |
Sunderland U23 missing players
Reading U23 missing players
| Sunderland U23 | Reading U23 | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 21 | 10 | 2 | Played | P | 2 | 10 | 21 |
| 9 | 4 | 0 | Won | W | 1 | 4 | 9 |
| 3 | 1 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 9 | 5 | 2 | Lost | L | 1 | 5 | 11 |
| 39 | 22 | 3 | Scored | S | 3 | 13 | 33 |
| 39 | 25 | 10 | Conceded | C | 8 | 24 | 50 |
| 95% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 95% | 100% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 67% | 90% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 90% | 86% |
| 52% | 70% | 100% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 100% | 40% | 57% |
| 33% | 50% | 100% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 100% | 30% | 33% |
| 62% | 80% | 50% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 60% | 67% |
| 24% | 10% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 10% | 5% |
| 19% | 10% | 50% | Failed to Score | F T | 50% | 30% | 29% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | 1.3 | 1 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.5 | 2.5 | 2.3 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 7.7 | 7.3 | 8 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 8.5 | 7.8 | 8.1 |
| 3.4 | 3.7 | 2.5 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 4 | 4.6 | 4.3 |
| 54% | 59% | 60% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 38% | 28% | 36% |
- All of Reading U23's matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- All of Sunderland U23's home-matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- Reading U23 have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Reading U23 have the most conceded goals (50) in Premier League 2 Divison Two
- Reading U23 have the most conceded goals in the second half (27) in Premier League 2 Divison Two
- Reading U23 have the the worst goal difference (-11) away in Premier League 2 Divison Two
- Reading U23 haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Sunderland U23 have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Sunderland 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 | Leeds U23 | 22 | 17 | 1 | 4 | 56 | 26 | 11 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 29 | 8 | 11 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 27 | 18 | 30 | 52 |
| 2 | Stoke City U23 | 21 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 39 | 29 | 11 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 23 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 16 | 19 | 10 | 40 |
| 3 | Burnley U23 | 23 | 10 | 4 | 9 | 36 | 36 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 21 | 21 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 34 |
| 4 | Wolves U23 | 21 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 35 | 29 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 18 | 12 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 17 | 6 | 32 |
| 5 | Middlesbrough U23 | 21 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 38 | 30 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 24 | 16 | 8 | 31 |
| 6 | Crystal Palace U23 | 21 | 9 | 3 | 9 | 41 | 37 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 26 | 12 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 15 | 25 | 4 | 30 |
| 7 | Sunderland U23 | 21 | 9 | 3 | 9 | 39 | 39 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 22 | 25 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 17 | 14 | 0 | 30 |
| 8 | Reading U23 | 21 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 33 | 50 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 20 | 26 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 24 | -17 | 28 |
| 9 | Aston Villa U23 | 21 | 8 | 3 | 10 | 42 | 42 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 23 | 22 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 19 | 20 | 0 | 27 |
| 10 | Fulham U23 | 22 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 36 | 45 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 18 | 19 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 18 | 26 | -9 | 26 |
| 11 | Norwich City U23 | 21 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 28 | 32 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 15 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 14 | 17 | -4 | 24 |
| 12 | West Bromwich Albion U23 | 20 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 32 | 43 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 14 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 18 | 25 | -11 | 21 |
| 13 | Newcastle Utd U23 | 21 | 6 | 3 | 12 | 27 | 44 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 23 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 12 | 21 | -17 | 21 |