Only a win will satisfy Crystal Palace U23 supporters in this clash with Sheffield Utd U23, having a healthy lead in the Professional Development League table.
The visiting Sheffield Utd U23 played their last game only two days ago, a Professional Development League match. That game was also an away game, at Hull City U23. It will be interesting to see if they are fully ready and rested for this match, and/or if some changes in the lineup is necessary.
Crystal Palace U23 form and stats
Crystal Palace U23 has performed well so far this season with 7 wins from 11 matches. Points have also been lost, 2 after draws and 2 from defeats.The fans are hoping that Crystal Palace U23 will strike back in this match, putting things right after the 1-5 away loss in the Professional Development League game against Sheffield Wed U23 (placed 7th). Before that game, the home loss against Bolton U23 with the scoreline 0-1.
With an average of more than two goals per home game (24 in 11 games), Crystal Palace U23's attacking play is working. From these home matches, Crystal Palace U23 have conceded only 8 goals.
Sheffield Utd U23 form and stats
The story so far for the visiting team on their travels is 3 wins, 5 draws and 4 defeats. Visiting Sheffield Utd U23 has seen their last two away games both end with a tied score and one point each.It's another away game for the visitors, as they travelled to Hull City U23 (placed 10th) in their previous outing. The Professional Development League match ended in a draw 1-1. Preceding that game, the 1-1 draw paying a visit to Cardiff U23.
Sheffield Utd U23 have scored 15 goals on their travels this season, 12 away games. In the opposite end, Sheffield Utd U23 have conceded 19 goals in their away games.
Head 2 Head
Head-to-head totals (for the last four meetings): Crystal Palace U23 won 0 games, 0 matches ended with a draw and Sheffield Utd U23 has 2 wins.Crystal Palace U23 missing players
Sheffield Utd U23 missing players
| Crystal Palace U23 | Sheffield Utd U23 | |||
| Total | Home | Statistic | Away | Total |
| 24 | 11 | Played | 12 | 24 |
| 96% | 100% | Over 0.5 | 100% | 100% |
| 88% | 82% | Over 1.5 | 83% | 83% |
| 58% | 36% | Over 2.5 | 67% | 54% |
| 50% | 36% | Over 3.5 | 42% | 33% |
| 33% | 18% | Over 4.5 | 8% | 12% |
| 58% | 36% | Both teams to score | 67% | 67% |
| 29% | 45% | Clean Sheet | 25% | 17% |
| 17% | 18% | Failed To Score | 8% | 17% |
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | D | P |
| 1 | Ipswich U23 | 24 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 61 | 29 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 41 | 11 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 20 | 18 | 32 | 46 |
| 2 | Coventry U23 | 24 | 11 | 5 | 8 | 42 | 35 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 30 | 15 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 20 | 7 | 38 |
| 3 | Crystal Palace U23 | 24 | 11 | 5 | 8 | 47 | 42 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 24 | 8 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 23 | 34 | 5 | 38 |
| 4 | Millwall U23 | 25 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 30 | 27 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 10 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 17 | 3 | 36 |
| 5 | Bristol City U23 | 24 | 9 | 5 | 10 | 39 | 41 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 22 | 13 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 17 | 28 | -2 | 32 |
| 6 | Queens Park Rangers U23 | 26 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 54 | 58 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 31 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 21 | 27 | -4 | 31 |
| 7 | Charlton U23 | 24 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 37 | 39 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 19 | 25 | -2 | 30 |
| 8 | Cardiff U23 | 24 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 36 | 35 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 26 | 13 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 22 | 1 | 28 |
| 9 | Colchester U23 | 25 | 6 | 2 | 17 | 30 | 70 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 14 | 26 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 16 | 44 | -40 | 20 |
| 10 | Watford U23 | 23 | 5 | 4 | 14 | 26 | 43 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 17 | 22 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 21 | -17 | 19 |
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | D | P |
| 1 | Leeds U23 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 52 | 29 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 25 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 27 | 17 | 23 | 50 |
| 2 | Birmingham U23 | 25 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 41 | 22 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 24 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 17 | 10 | 19 | 42 |
| 3 | Burnley U23 | 24 | 13 | 3 | 8 | 55 | 40 | 13 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 33 | 21 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 22 | 19 | 15 | 42 |
| 4 | Bolton U23 | 26 | 13 | 3 | 10 | 37 | 39 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 25 | 18 | 13 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 12 | 21 | -2 | 42 |
| 5 | Crewe U23 | 25 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 40 | 36 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 26 | 14 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 14 | 22 | 4 | 38 |
| 6 | Barnsley U23 | 26 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 32 | 42 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 16 | 18 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 16 | 24 | -10 | 35 |
| 7 | Sheffield Wed U23 | 24 | 9 | 5 | 10 | 31 | 42 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 19 | 18 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 24 | -11 | 32 |
| 8 | Nottingham U23 | 24 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 44 | 39 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 23 | 13 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 21 | 26 | 5 | 31 |
| 9 | Sheffield Utd U23 | 24 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 33 | 37 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 18 | 18 | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 19 | -4 | 31 |
| 10 | Hull City U23 | 24 | 4 | 6 | 14 | 27 | 49 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 16 | 22 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 27 | -22 | 18 |