Perhaps a welcome break from league football as Nottingham U23 & Southampton U23 face off to decide who makes it to next stage of the Premier League Cup. All the pre-match information is available here!
Nottingham U23 and Southampton U23 should both be in good shape for this meeting, as there's been enough days for both of them to train and rest since their last matches.
Nottingham U23 form and stats
Nottingham U23 participated in Premier League Cup the last season, where they reached the quarter-finals.8-1-0 is the performance here at The Impact Arena so far in the Professional Development League, giving Nottingham U23 a total of 25 from their 9 games here. Outstanding results! On the other hand, in the Premier League Cup, Nottingham U23 has performed like this (both home and away): 0 wins, 0 draws and 4 losses. In general it's been a long time since Nottingham U23 tasted defeat here at The Impact Arena, as they have taken at least one point from their last 17 home games.
Nottingham U23 enjoyed a nice away win last time out, playing at Birmingham U23's place. The match ended 3-1. Ahead of that match, Nottingham U23 won a home game hosting Sheffield Utd U23 (1-0).
Nottingham U23 are an "over 2,5 goals" team alone here at The Impact Arena in their league games, having scored an impressive 26 goals in 9 matches. From these home matches, Nottingham U23 have conceded only 7 goals.
Southampton U23 form and stats
Last season their Premier League Cup adventure ended in the group stage.5-3-3 is the win-draw-loss statistic for Southampton U23 in their Premier League 2 Divison Two matches away. When we have look at the Premier League Cup statistics, we find 1W-1D-1L. This is both home and away.
Southampton U23 play their second straight away game, having lost the previous one 1-3 to Derby County U23. A loss against Bournemouth U23 was the result prior to that, in a Premier League Cup home game.
Southampton U23 find the net in their away games, although not all the time. 14 goals from 11 away fixtures in the league. As opposed to that, Southampton U23 have seen the ball go into their own net 11 times on the road.
Head 2 Head
Southampton U23 - Nottingham U23 3-1 was the story when these teams last met, earlier this season.Nottingham U23 missing players
Southampton U23 missing players
| Nottingham U23 | Southampton U23 | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 11 | Played | P | 8 | 25 | ||
| 14 | 9 | Won | W | 2 | 13 | ||
| 5 | 1 | Drew | D | 1 | 2 | ||
| 6 | 1 | Lost | L | 5 | 10 | ||
| 52 | 28 | Scored | S | 9 | 46 | ||
| 33 | 11 | Conceded | C | 16 | 38 | ||
| 96% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | ||
| 84% | 82% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 88% | 96% | ||
| 68% | 73% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 75% | 76% | ||
| 52% | 45% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 38% | 32% | ||
| 28% | 36% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 12% | 16% | ||
| 64% | 64% | BTTS | BTTS | 75% | 72% | ||
| 20% | 27% | Clean Sheets | C S | 12% | 16% | ||
| 20% | 9% | Failed to Score | F T | 12% | 12% | ||
| 5.2 | 4.4 | Corners For (avg) | C F | 6.3 | 5.3 | ||
| 4.6 | 4.3 | Corners Against (avg) | C A | 5 | 4.2 | ||
| 1.5 | 2.3 | Yellow Cards (avg) | Y C | 1.6 | 1.4 | ||
| 1 | 0 | Red Cards | R C | 0 | 0 | ||
| 225 | 68 | Total Shots | T S | 77 | 249 | ||
| 96 | 29 | Shots on Target | S O | 37 | 130 | ||
| 48% | 76% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 22% | 29% | ||
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Bournemouth U23 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 10 |
| 2 | Stoke City U23 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| 3 | Southampton U23 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 | Nottingham U23 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 8 | -10 | 0 |
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Nottingham U23 | 19 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 45 | 20 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 26 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 19 | 13 | 25 | 41 |
| 2 | Burnley U23 | 19 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 36 | 21 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 19 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 35 |
| 3 | Leeds U23 | 17 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 33 | 14 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 21 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 19 | 34 |
| 4 | Birmingham U23 | 20 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 36 | 25 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 21 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 33 |
| 5 | Wigan U23 | 18 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 32 | 27 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 21 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 19 | 6 | 5 | 30 |
| 6 | Crewe U23 | 20 | 9 | 2 | 9 | 34 | 32 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 21 | 18 | 2 | 29 |
| 7 | Hull City U23 | 17 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 27 | 33 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 20 | -6 | 26 |
| 8 | Barnsley U23 | 19 | 8 | 1 | 10 | 35 | 37 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 23 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 23 | -2 | 25 |
| 9 | Sheffield Wed U23 | 18 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 29 | 35 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 15 | 22 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 13 | -6 | 17 |
| 10 | Sheffield Utd U23 | 20 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 28 | 40 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 22 | -12 | 16 |
| 11 | Bolton U23 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 14 | 58 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 26 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 32 | -44 | 4 |
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Wolves U23 | 21 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 43 | 20 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 15 | 14 | 23 | 42 |
| 2 | Southampton U23 | 21 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 21 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 21 | 10 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 40 |
| 3 | Reading U23 | 21 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 43 | 31 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 23 | 19 | 12 | 39 |
| 4 | Newcastle Utd U23 | 21 | 13 | 0 | 8 | 45 | 36 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 24 | 23 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 21 | 13 | 9 | 39 |
| 5 | Aston Villa U23 | 21 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 33 | 30 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 18 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 15 | 13 | 3 | 34 |
| 6 | Manchester United U23 | 21 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 31 | 29 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 16 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 2 | 29 |
| 7 | Middlesbrough U23 | 21 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 32 | 34 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 14 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 16 | -2 | 26 |
| 8 | Stoke City U23 | 21 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 40 | 36 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 26 | 18 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 14 | 18 | 4 | 25 |
| 9 | West Bromwich Albion U23 | 21 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 32 | 37 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 17 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 17 | 20 | -5 | 23 |
| 10 | Fulham U23 | 21 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 24 | 32 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 16 | 20 | -8 | 21 |
| 11 | Norwich City U23 | 21 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 30 | 50 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 24 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 26 | -20 | 19 |
| 12 | Sunderland U23 | 21 | 2 | 6 | 13 | 13 | 45 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 31 | -32 | 12 |