About Match
In the standings it is Southampton U21 9th on 4 points, AFC Bournemouth U21 4th on 6 — separated by 2. Southampton U21's recent output outruns their position: 5th on form over five rounds, 9th in the table. Scoring rates set the scale: Southampton U21 1 scored and 0.5 conceded per game, AFC Bournemouth U21 2.5 and 1, with the league averaging 2.05. A win would lift Southampton U21 to 7 points and up to 1st, overtaking AFC Bournemouth U21 (other results unchanged).
Defeat has not touched Southampton U21 in 5 games. AFC Bournemouth U21 arrive on a run of three straight wins, having scored in 8 consecutive games.
The match takes place at Staplewood Training Ground (capacity 32,505).


