Charlton U23 and Cardiff U23 have both delivered a "par" performance so far, to use a golfing expression. Both hold mid-table positions in the Professional Development League.
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.
Charlton U23 form and stats
4-1-3 (win-draw-lost) are the Professional Development League numbers at home for Charlton U23 so far this season.
Charlton U23's previous game was a Premier League Cup match also played at home, ending 4-1 versus Colchester U23 (placed 9th). The home side are looking to build on that result. Preceding that game was the away draw at Watford U23 that finished 3-3.
Charlton U23 have proved capable of finding the net in their games here at Princes Park with 13 goals in 8 league matches. Charlton U23 have conceded 10 in these home matches.
Cardiff U23 form and stats
3-3-5 is the win-draw-loss statistic for Cardiff U23, who have the most conceded goals (25) away in Professional Development League, in their Professional Development League matches away.
Cardiff U23 had fun at their own home (Princes Park) last time out, beating Bristol City U23 3-2. Prior to that match, the Cardiff U23 manager faced defeat when travelling to Millwall U23 and losing 0-3.
Cardiff U23 have scored 16 goals on their travels this season, from 11 away games in the league. The Cardiff U23 manager has some worries about the defense as 25 goals have been conceded in these travels.
Head 2 Head
These teams' last encounter with each other was the Cardiff U23 - Charlton U23 0-0 earlier this season. Numbers for the last four meetings between these two teams are: one win for Charlton U23, two draws and one win for Cardiff U23. Over 2,5 goals: two times; under 2,5 goals: two games.Charlton U23 missing players
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| Charlton U23 | Cardiff U23 | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 19 | 8 | 0 | Played | P | 1 | 11 | 20 |
| 8 | 4 | 0 | Won | W | 0 | 3 | 8 |
| 6 | 1 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| 5 | 3 | 0 | Lost | L | 1 | 5 | 8 |
| 39 | 13 | 0 | Scored | S | 1 | 16 | 28 |
| 30 | 10 | 0 | Conceded | C | 4 | 25 | 34 |
| 95% | 100% | 0% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 95% |
| 95% | 100% | 0% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 100% | 80% |
| 74% | 50% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 73% | 65% |
| 53% | 25% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 100% | 64% | 45% |
| 26% | 12% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 100% | 36% | 25% |
| 68% | 50% | 0% | BTTS | BTTS | 100% | 82% | 65% |
| 26% | 38% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 9% | 20% |
| 11% | 12% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 9% | 20% |
| 4.8 | 4.9 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 8 | 4.5 | 5.2 |
| 5.6 | 5 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 2 | 4.8 | 4.7 |
| 1.7 | 1.1 | 0 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2 | 1.2 | 1.1 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 160 | 70 | 0 | Total Shots | T S | 18 | 115 | 181 |
| 71 | 31 | 0 | Shots on Target | S O | 4 | 48 | 76 |
| 54% | 39% | 0% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 25% | 33% | 36% |
- All of Cardiff U23's away-matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- All of Charlton U23's home-matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- Cardiff U23 has the fewest scored goals in the first half (8)
- Cardiff U23 has the most conceded goals (25) away
- Cardiff U23 have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Cardiff U23 haven’t played a single 0-0 game away.
- Charlton U23 has the most points from losing position (15)
- Charlton U23 has the most scored goals in the first half (23)
- Charlton 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 | Watford U23 | 20 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 46 | 31 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 23 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 23 | 17 | 15 | 38 |
| 2 | Millwall U23 | 19 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 34 | 22 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 21 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 34 |
| 3 | Coventry U23 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 25 | 23 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 2 | 31 |
| 4 | Charlton U23 | 19 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 39 | 30 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 26 | 20 | 9 | 30 |
| 5 | Cardiff U23 | 20 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 28 | 34 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 16 | 25 | -6 | 28 |
| 6 | Queens Park Rangers U23 | 19 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 35 | 31 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 22 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 13 | 4 | 25 |
| 7 | Ipswich U23 | 19 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 30 | 35 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 17 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 18 | -5 | 22 |
| 8 | Bristol City U23 | 18 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 24 | 35 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 21 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 14 | -11 | 21 |
| 9 | Colchester U23 | 18 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 24 | 40 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 15 | 19 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 21 | -16 | 15 |
| 10 | Crystal Palace U23 | 18 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 22 | 33 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 15 | -11 | 13 |