National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Leeds U23 or Wigan U23 that keep their silverware dream alive.
This promises to be an interesting match with lots of spark and excitement as both participants are well refreshed since they last ran out on the pitch. Bring it on!
Leeds U23 form and stats
Last season their Premier League Cup adventure ended in the group stage.Leeds U23 have been outstanding at home so far in the Premier League 2 Divison Two with 11 wins, 1 draw and only 0 losses. In general it's been a long time since Leeds tasted defeat here, as they have taken at least one point from their last 18 home games in the league.
Leeds U23's previous game was a Premier League 2 Divison Two match also played at home, ending 5-2 versus Burnley U23. The home side are looking to build on that result. As you can tell by the result above, the goals flowed freely in the previous game and the stadium rocked. Could there be another goal fest today?
1-1 away at Fulham U23 before that.Goals are plentiful in the league this season as Leeds has scored 34 goals here in 12 home games. From these home matches, Leeds have conceded only 10 goals.
Wigan U23 form and stats
Wigan was sent out of Premier League Cup in the group stage last season.The visitors are W0-D0-L1 on the road this term. That's in the Professional Development League. Football is a nightmare at the moment for Wigan who have suffered through a eight match losing streak. If there's light at the end of the tunnel it's certainly not visible for the supporters.
Wigan have been frustrated by their lack of goals lately, as they haven't scored in the league since they found the net 330 minutes ago. A. Long was the goal scorer.
It might be tough going out on the road again for Wigan, facing their second straight away game. Especially as the previous game, ended with a defeat 0-3 versus Ipswich U23.
The game before that, in the Professional Development League, was lost at home, a 0-3 defeat against Bristol City U23.0 goals so far away for Wigan U23, while their defence has allowed the opposition to score 1. All from 1 league match away.
Head 2 Head
Leeds U23 missing players
Wigan U23 missing players
| Leeds U23 | Wigan U23 | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 12 | Played | P | 13 | 25 | ||
| 18 | 11 | Won | W | 6 | 10 | ||
| 3 | 1 | Drew | D | 0 | 3 | ||
| 4 | 0 | Lost | L | 7 | 12 | ||
| 63 | 34 | Scored | S | 14 | 28 | ||
| 30 | 10 | Conceded | C | 23 | 51 | ||
| 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | ||
| 92% | 83% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 77% | 80% | ||
| 64% | 67% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 54% | 56% | ||
| 48% | 42% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 23% | 28% | ||
| 36% | 33% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 15% | 16% | ||
| 60% | 58% | BTTS | BTTS | 38% | 48% | ||
| 32% | 42% | Clean Sheets | C S | 23% | 20% | ||
| 8% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 38% | 32% | ||
| 5.9 | 6.7 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 4.5 | 5.3 | ||
| 5.2 | 4.8 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 5 | 5.2 | ||
| 2 | 2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.5 | 1.4 | ||
| 4 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 2 | ||
| 13.2 | 14.2 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 8.2 | 9.2 | ||
| 6.6 | 7 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 3.2 | 3.6 | ||
| 38% | 40% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 34% | 31% | ||
| 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 | 24 | 14 | 3 | 7 | 41 | 30 | 12 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 23 | 10 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 18 | 20 | 11 | 45 |
| 3 | Crystal Palace U23 | 24 | 11 | 3 | 10 | 45 | 41 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 29 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 16 | 27 | 4 | 36 |
| 4 | Wolves U23 | 24 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 40 | 36 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 23 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 22 | 4 | 36 |
| 5 | Sunderland U23 | 24 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 42 | 41 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 25 | 27 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 14 | 1 | 35 |
| 6 | Middlesbrough U23 | 24 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 44 | 35 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 26 | 19 | 9 | 34 |
| 7 | Burnley U23 | 24 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 38 | 41 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 21 | 21 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 17 | 20 | -3 | 34 |
| 8 | Reading U23 | 24 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 41 | 54 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 25 | 26 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 28 | -13 | 32 |
| 9 | Aston Villa U23 | 24 | 9 | 4 | 11 | 46 | 48 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 24 | 23 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 22 | 25 | -2 | 31 |
| 10 | Fulham U23 | 24 | 9 | 3 | 12 | 38 | 46 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 20 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 18 | 26 | -8 | 30 |
| 11 | Norwich City U23 | 24 | 7 | 4 | 13 | 32 | 40 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 16 | 17 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 16 | 23 | -8 | 25 |
| 12 | West Bromwich Albion U23 | 24 | 7 | 4 | 13 | 37 | 49 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 17 | 21 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 20 | 28 | -12 | 25 |
| 13 | Newcastle Utd U23 | 24 | 7 | 4 | 13 | 31 | 47 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 18 | 25 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 22 | -16 | 25 |
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Coventry U23 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| 2 | Peterborough United U23 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| 3 | Sheffield Utd U23 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| 4 | Hull City U23 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| 5 | Crewe U23 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 0 |
| 6 | Wigan U23 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -4 | 0 |
| 7 | Sheffield Wed U23 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -5 | 0 |
| 8 | Barnsley U23 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -10 | 0 |
