About Match
In the standings it is AFC Bournemouth U18 9th on 5 points, Crystal Palace U18 12th on 3 — separated by 2. Recent form tells a different story for Crystal Palace U18: only 19th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 12th. In league terms the two rates read 3.25/3.5 for AFC Bournemouth U18 and 1.5/2.5 for Crystal Palace U18 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 2.5. Victory would move AFC Bournemouth U18 to 8 points and up to 8th, with other results unchanged.
Crystal Palace U18 arrive off three straight defeats.
The match takes place at AFC Bournemouth Performance Centre (capacity 11,307).


