The home fans are expecting three points in this fixture, as the home advantage should be put to good use versus a struggling visitor. Swansea City U23 are in the 6th position while the guesting Newcastle Utd U23 worry at 10th.
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.
Swansea City U23 form and stats
Swansea City U23 have played 7 Premier League 2 Divison Two games at their own stadium so far this season, resulting in 3-1-3 (wins-draws-losses). Swansea City U23 has recorded two wins in a row here at Penlan Social Club, increasing their hopes of victory in this match.
Swansea City U23 enjoyed a nice away win last time out, playing at Everton U23's place. The match ended 4-0 with L. Cullen (4) scoring. Preceding that match was the home Premier League Cup game against Charlton U23 that was lost 2-4.
As mentioned above, Swansea City U23 "killed" Everton U23 in their previous game. They need to reset completely for this one and beware of complacency. What a game it was for L. Cullen when beating Everton U23, applying the finishing touch to 4 goals!
With an average of more than two goals per home game in the league (15 in 7 games), Swansea City U23's attacking play is working. Swansea City U23 are struggling defensively, conceding on average more than two goals per home game (15 from 7 played).
Newcastle Utd U23 form and stats
There's been little loot from Newcastle Utd U23's travels as they have only collected 6 points from 7 away games in the Premier League 2 Divison Two. Newcastle Utd U23 only have 2 wins to counter their 5 defeats and 0 draws. Three consecutive losses in away matches means Newcastle Utd U23 are growing more and more desperate for a good performance on the road.
There were no winners in Newcastle Utd U23's previous match, a Premier League Cup home game that ended 1-1 vs Hull City U23. Preceding that game, the 1-2 loss visiting Manchester United U23's place.
Newcastle Utd U23 are scoring more than one goal per away game on average, having accumulated 8 away goals from 7 games (in the league). Newcastle Utd U23 are struggling defensively in their away games, having conceded 8 goals in these matches.
Head 2 Head
This is the result when the teams met earlier this season; Newcastle Utd U23 - Swansea City U23 0-1.Top Goalscorers
  L. Charman 4 goals |  R. Longelo-Mbule 3 goals |
Swansea City U23 missing players
Newcastle Utd U23 missing players
| Swansea City U23 | Newcastle Utd U23 | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 15 | 7 | 2 | Played | P | 2 | 7 | 15 |
| 6 | 3 | 2 | Won | W | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| 3 | 1 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 6 | 3 | 0 | Lost | L | 2 | 5 | 9 |
| 22 | 15 | 3 | Scored | S | 2 | 8 | 21 |
| 27 | 15 | 1 | Conceded | C | 9 | 18 | 32 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 73% | 86% | 50% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 100% | 87% |
| 47% | 71% | 50% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 86% | 80% |
| 40% | 57% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 100% | 43% | 47% |
| 40% | 57% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 100% | 29% | 27% |
| 60% | 86% | 50% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 57% | 53% |
| 27% | 14% | 50% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 14% | 13% |
| 13% | 0% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 50% | 29% | 33% |
| 5.9 | 6.3 | 7 | Corners For (avg) | C F | 4.5 | 4.7 | 5.3 |
| 5.5 | 5.7 | 5.5 | Corners Against (avg) | C A | 2 | 4.3 | 3.9 |
| 1.5 | 1.3 | 0.5 | Yellow Cards (avg) | Y C | 2.5 | 1.7 | 1.5 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red Cards | R C | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 158 | 79 | 32 | Total Shots | T S | 19 | 80 | 177 |
| 76 | 42 | 14 | Shots on Target | S O | 10 | 31 | 68 |
| 29% | 36% | 21% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 20% | 26% | 31% |
- All of Newcastle Utd U23's away-matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- Newcastle Utd U23 have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored away.
- Newcastle Utd U23 have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Newcastle Utd U23 haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Swansea City U23 has the most dropped points from leading position (13)
- Swansea City U23 have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Swansea City U23 have scored in all their home matches so far.
- Swansea City 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 | West Ham United U23 | 15 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 48 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 26 | 15 | 31 | 39 |
| 2 | Manchester United U23 | 15 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 40 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 9 | 26 | 37 |
| 3 | West Bromwich Albion U23 | 14 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 36 | 22 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 28 |
| 4 | Stoke City U23 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 25 | 22 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 3 | 23 |
| 5 | Aston Villa U23 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 26 | 22 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 19 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 4 | 22 |
| 6 | Swansea City U23 | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 22 | 27 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 15 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 12 | -5 | 21 |
| 7 | Middlesbrough U23 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 32 | 41 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 17 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 19 | 24 | -9 | 20 |
| 8 | Reading U23 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 32 | 32 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 20 | 16 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 16 | 0 | 17 |
| 9 | Norwich City U23 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 22 | 29 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 12 | -7 | 17 |
| 10 | Newcastle Utd U23 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 21 | 32 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 14 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 18 | -11 | 16 |
| 11 | Fulham U23 | 15 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 21 | 31 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 17 | 19 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 12 | -10 | 14 |
| 12 | Sunderland U23 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 8 | 44 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 26 | -36 | 1 |