This could be an interesting match as Sunderland U23 have their presumed home advantage while Stoke City U23 are ahead 10 points in the Premier League 2 Divison Two table.
- Sunderland U23 have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Stoke City U23 have the fewest dropped points from leading position (0) in Premier League 2 Divison Two
We should expect both teams to be fresh and ready for this match, as there is some time since both teams last played. Let's have a look at how the teams are doing!
Sunderland U23 form and stats
Sunderland U23 have played 11 Premier League 2 Divison Two games at their own stadium so far this season, resulting in 5-1-5 (wins-draws-losses).
The home team returns to Academy of Light Training Ground after being equal after 90 minutes with Stoke City U23 (placed 2nd) on their last time out; the Premier League 2 Divison Two game ended 0-0. Ahead of that match, Sunderland U23 won a home game hosting Reading U23 (2-1).
With an average of more than two goals per home game in the league (24 in 11 games), Sunderland's attacking play is working. Sunderland are struggling defensively, conceding on average more than two goals per home game (26 from 11 played).
Stoke City U23 form and stats
As the visiting team in Premier League 2 Divison Two matches, Stoke City U23 have produced an overall stat of 5-1-5 so far. Things are running smoothly for Stoke who hasn't tasted defeat in their last eleven matches, regardless of venue and tournament. Their last defeat was against Leeds U23.
205 minutes! That's how long the Stoke goalkeeper Robbie Hemfrey and his defense have shut out their league opponents.
Stoke delivered a 0-0 draw playing at home against Sunderland U23 (placed 5th) in their previous match; a Premier League 2 Divison Two game. Prior to that result Stoke won their away game at West Bromwich Albion U23. The scoreline was 1-0.
Stoke City U23 has displayed an ability to score goals in away matches in the league this season, 17 goals from 11 games. Stoke City U23 have conceded 19 goals in these games.
Head 2 Head
The most recent history between these sides is the Stoke City U23 - Sunderland 0-0 played earlier this season. Head-2-head stats last six meetings: zero - three - three (Sunderland wins - draws - Stoke City U23 wins). As for goals, two matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), four had two or less.Top Goalscorers
  J. Hawkes 12 goals |  E. Varian 9 goals |
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| Sunderland U23 | Stoke City U23 | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 23 | 11 | 3 | Played | P | 3 | 11 | 23 |
| 10 | 5 | 1 | Won | W | 2 | 5 | 14 |
| 4 | 1 | 0 | Drew | D | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 9 | 5 | 2 | Lost | L | 0 | 5 | 7 |
| 41 | 24 | 3 | Scored | S | 7 | 17 | 40 |
| 40 | 26 | 10 | Conceded | C | 4 | 19 | 29 |
| 91% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 96% |
| 91% | 100% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 82% | 74% |
| 65% | 91% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 73% | 61% |
| 48% | 64% | 67% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 67% | 36% | 35% |
| 30% | 45% | 33% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 18% | 17% |
| 61% | 82% | 67% | BTTS | BTTS | 100% | 64% | 52% |
| 26% | 9% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 9% | 26% |
| 22% | 9% | 33% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 27% | 26% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1.8 | 1.2 | 1.7 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.7 | 2.5 | 2.3 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 8 | 7.5 | 6 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 7 | 8.5 | 8.7 |
| 3.5 | 3.7 | 2.7 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 3.7 | 4.4 | 4.1 |
| 51% | 59% | 38% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 64% | 35% | 43% |
- All of Sunderland U23's home-matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- Stoke City U23 have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Stoke City U23 have the fewest dropped points from leading position (0) in Premier League 2 Divison Two
- Stoke City U23 have the most points from losing position (19) in Premier League 2 Divison Two
- Stoke City 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 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 | 24 | 18 | 2 | 4 | 62 | 29 | 12 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 34 | 10 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 28 | 19 | 33 | 56 |
| 2 | Stoke City U23 | 23 | 14 | 2 | 7 | 40 | 29 | 12 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 23 | 10 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 19 | 11 | 44 |
| 3 | Wolves U23 | 23 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 38 | 34 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 21 | 12 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 22 | 4 | 35 |
| 4 | Middlesbrough U23 | 23 | 10 | 4 | 9 | 44 | 34 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 26 | 19 | 10 | 34 |
| 5 | Sunderland U23 | 23 | 10 | 4 | 9 | 41 | 40 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 24 | 26 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 14 | 1 | 34 |
| 6 | Burnley U23 | 24 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 38 | 41 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 21 | 21 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 17 | 20 | -3 | 34 |
| 7 | Crystal Palace U23 | 23 | 10 | 3 | 10 | 44 | 41 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 29 | 14 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 27 | 3 | 33 |
| 8 | Reading U23 | 23 | 10 | 1 | 12 | 39 | 52 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 25 | 26 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 14 | 26 | -13 | 31 |
| 9 | Aston Villa U23 | 23 | 8 | 4 | 11 | 44 | 47 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 24 | 23 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 20 | 24 | -3 | 28 |
| 10 | Fulham U23 | 23 | 8 | 3 | 12 | 37 | 46 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 19 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 18 | 26 | -9 | 27 |
| 11 | Norwich City U23 | 23 | 7 | 4 | 12 | 30 | 37 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 16 | 17 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 14 | 20 | -7 | 25 |
| 12 | Newcastle Utd U23 | 23 | 7 | 4 | 12 | 30 | 45 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 23 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 22 | -15 | 25 |
| 13 | West Bromwich Albion U23 | 22 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 34 | 46 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 14 | 19 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 20 | 27 | -12 | 22 |