Professional Development League match preview: Sheffield Wed U23 versus Watford U23

Competition: England Professional Development League
Date: Mon 08.April
Match begins: 13:00 (UTC)

This match features two teams living in the basement of the Professional Development League, Sheffield Wed U23 holding 8th place and Watford U23 lying 9th. A good chance for both teams to improve their position.

Both teams have had enough rest since their last competitive action. Let's hope for an energetic game!

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Sheffield Wed U23 form and stats

The story so far for Sheffield Wed U23 at their home stadium is 6 wins, 1 draw and 6 defeats.

The Sheffield Wed U23 fans got no joy from their last match, a Professional Development League game also here: A 0-1 defeat against Nottingham U23. Heartbreak before that as Sheffield Wed U23 lost 1-3 at Ipswich U23's place.

Sheffield Wed U23 are certainly not overdoing their scoring at home, having created 19 goals in 13 matches. On the other hand, Sheffield Wed U23 have conceded 19 goals.

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Watford U23 form and stats

The loot brought home from travels has not been plentiful for Watford U23 as they have only collected 7 points from their 11 away games. Watford U23 only has 2 wins to counter their 8 defeats and 1 draw. The travelling fans think it's time that their travel expenses are covered with some points now, as Watford U23 have lost on their last two travels.

Watford U23 delivered a 0-0 draw playing at home against Cardiff U23 in their previous match; a Professional Development League game. The game before that, was lost at home, a 0-1 defeat against Bolton U23.

Many goals are not expected from the visiting Watford U23 as they have only managed to score 9 times from 11 away games. Defensive performances away have varied in quality as Watford U23 have conceded 21 goals on the road.

Head 2 Head

Sheffield Wed U23 missing players

Watford U23 missing players

Sheffield Wed U23 Watford U23
Total Home Statistic Away Total
26 13 Played 11 24
32 19 Scored 9 26
46 19 Conceded 21 43
96% 100% Over 0.5 91% 92%
73% 69% Over 1.5 82% 79%
62% 54% Over 2.5 55% 54%
42% 31% Over 3.5 27% 33%
19% 23% Over 4.5 18% 17%
54% 62% Both teams to score 55% 50%
27% 23% Clean Sheet 9% 17%
23% 15% Failed To Score 45% 42%
Key stats this season:
  • Sheffield Wed U23 hasn't played a single 0-0 game at home.
  • Watford U23 is involved in more goals away, than home.

  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 26 16 5 5 54 29 13 8 3 2 25 12 13 8 2 3 29 17 25 53
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 25 13 3 9 57 43 13 9 0 4 33 21 12 4 3 5 24 22 14 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 26 11 8 7 43 37 13 7 5 1 26 14 13 4 3 6 17 23 6 41
6 Barnsley U23 26 9 8 9 32 42 13 5 5 3 16 18 13 4 3 6 16 24 -10 35
7 Nottingham U23 25 9 7 9 45 39 12 6 3 3 23 13 13 3 4 6 22 26 6 34
8 Sheffield Wed U23 26 9 5 12 32 46 13 6 1 6 19 19 13 3 4 6 13 27 -14 32
9 Sheffield Utd U23 25 8 7 10 33 40 12 5 2 5 18 18 13 3 5 5 15 22 -7 31
10 Hull City U23 25 4 6 15 28 51 12 3 2 7 16 22 13 1 4 8 12 29 -23 18