A win for the hosts is predicted from this game if the league table is to be trusted. The Manchester City U18 supporters are hopeful that the difference between 1st and Newcastle Utd U18's 14th spot in the table will be revealed on the arena.
- Manchester City U18 have the fewest conceded goals (24) in Premier League U18
- Newcastle Utd U18 have the fewest scored goals in the second half (12) in Premier League U18
Both teams should be fairly well rested for this game, as they have had some quiet days to prepare. Hopefully this will translate into lots of action on the pitch.
Manchester City U18 form and stats
Home games in the Premier League U18 have been a walk in the park for Manchester City U18 so far, with 34 points won from 12 matches; 11 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses. Manchester City U18 has won so many consecutive home games (eight in a row) that they struggle to remember the last time points were lost here at Academy Stadium. We remember; it was Leeds United U18.
The Manchester regulars enjoyed the previous game, watching their team host Derby U18 and win 7-1. As mentioned above, Manchester City U18 "killed" Derby U18 in their previous game. They need to reset completely for this one and beware of complacency.
Previous to that game, a home match hosting Liverpool U18 in a game that was won 3-1.The manager Wilkinson will start preparations for the next game as soon this is finished, as the hosts are going to Burnley U18 in only three days.
It's goals goals goals for Manchester City U18 who have scored 37 goals from 12 league home games. Manchester are not conceding a lot of goals here at Academy Stadium in the league, averaging less than one per game. The total is 8 from 12 matches.
Newcastle Utd U18 form and stats
There's been little loot from Newcastle Utd U18's travels as they have only collected 6 points from 12 away games in the Premier League U18. Newcastle Utd U18 only have 1 win to counter their 8 defeats and 3 draws. The loyal fans travelling with their beloved Newcastle Utd U18 have enjoyed the stadium food more than the matches as the visitors have gone ten consecutive matches without winning on the road. The last time three points were secured away was the Derby U18 game.
Two away games in a row for Newcastle Utd U18, who will hope to get a better result in this one after losing 0-6 versus Manchester United U18. As you can see from the result above, the defeat against Manchester United U18 was particularly ugly (0-6). The humiliation is still top of mind.
A 1-2 defeat away at Middlesbrough U18 before that.Newcastle Utd U18 have a decent goal production going in their away games, although not fantastic. In 12 league away games 14 goals have been scored. It's been trouble in front of goal recently, as only 1 of these goals has been scored in their last three away matches. The Newcastle manager Ramage has some worries about the defense as 29 goals have been conceded in these travels. Newcastle Utd U18 has visited these top teams three times, and 3 of 3 has ended with 2 goals or more!
Head 2 Head
Manchester City U18 and Newcastle Utd U18 have faced off previously this season: Newcastle Utd U18 - Manchester 2-2. Manchester City U18-Newcastle Utd U18 H2H statistics last eight meetings regardless of arena: Manchester City U18 five wins, Newcastle Utd U18 one win, two draws. six of these eight matches had three or more goals (over 2,5).Top Goalscorers
  J. Adam 10 goals | L. Barrington 9 goals |
Manchester City U18 missing players
Newcastle Utd U18 missing players
| Manchester City U18 | Newcastle Utd U18 | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 23 | 12 | 4 | Played | P | 3 | 12 | 24 |
| 16 | 11 | 3 | Won | W | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 4 | 1 | 1 | Drew | D | 0 | 3 | 8 |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | Lost | L | 3 | 8 | 13 |
| 65 | 37 | 17 | Scored | S | 2 | 14 | 27 |
| 24 | 8 | 5 | Conceded | C | 11 | 29 | 51 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 96% |
| 87% | 83% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 92% | 75% |
| 70% | 75% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 75% | 58% |
| 43% | 50% | 75% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 67% | 50% | 42% |
| 30% | 33% | 75% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 33% | 25% | 21% |
| 65% | 50% | 75% | BTTS | BTTS | 67% | 67% | 54% |
| 30% | 50% | 25% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 8% | 17% |
| 4% | 0% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 33% | 25% | 33% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- Manchester City U18 have not yet lost a game at home.
- Manchester City U18 have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Manchester City U18 have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
- Manchester City U18 have scored in all their home matches so far.
- Manchester City U18 have scored more than double the goals of Newcastle Utd U18.
- Manchester City U18 have the fewest conceded goals (24) in Premier League U18
- Manchester City U18 have the fewest conceded goals (8) at home in Premier League U18
- Manchester City U18 have the fewest conceded goals in the second half (12) in Premier League U18
- Manchester City U18 have the most clean sheets (6) at home in Premier League U18
- Manchester City U18 have the most points (34) at home in Premier League U18
- Manchester City U18 have the most scored goals in the first half (33) in Premier League U18
- Manchester City U18 have the the best goal difference (+29) at home in Premier League U18
- Manchester City U18 have the the best goal difference (+41) in Premier League U18
- Manchester City U18 haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Newcastle Utd U18 have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored away.
- Newcastle Utd U18 have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Newcastle Utd U18 have the fewest points (6) away in Premier League U18
- Newcastle Utd U18 have the fewest scored goals in the second half (12) in Premier League U18
- Newcastle Utd U18 haven’t played a single 0-0 game away.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Manchester City U18 | 23 | 16 | 4 | 3 | 65 | 24 | 12 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 37 | 8 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 28 | 16 | 41 | 52 |
| 2 | Liverpool U18 | 24 | 14 | 3 | 7 | 77 | 44 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 40 | 23 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 37 | 21 | 33 | 45 |
| 3 | Blackburn U18 | 25 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 55 | 35 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 28 | 17 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 27 | 18 | 20 | 38 |
| 4 | Manchester United U18 | 24 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 54 | 46 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 27 | 22 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 27 | 24 | 8 | 38 |
| 5 | Nottingham Forest U18 | 24 | 11 | 5 | 8 | 32 | 30 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 15 | 2 | 38 |
| 6 | Middlesbrough U18 | 24 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 35 | 41 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 20 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 19 | 21 | -6 | 35 |
| 7 | Everton U18 | 25 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 27 | 34 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 19 | -7 | 31 |
| 8 | Wolverhampton U18 | 22 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 33 | 35 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 19 | 17 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 14 | 18 | -2 | 30 |
| 9 | Burnley U18 | 23 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 35 | 40 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 13 | 17 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 22 | 23 | -5 | 30 |
| 10 | Leeds United U18 | 24 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 59 | 68 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 31 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 23 | 37 | -9 | 28 |
| 11 | Derby U18 | 23 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 29 | 55 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 18 | 24 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 31 | -26 | 27 |
| 12 | Sunderland U18 | 23 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 32 | 38 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 21 | 21 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 17 | -6 | 26 |
| 13 | Stoke City U18 | 24 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 30 | 49 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 20 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 29 | -19 | 22 |
| 14 | Newcastle Utd U18 | 24 | 3 | 8 | 13 | 27 | 51 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 22 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 14 | 29 | -24 | 17 |
