About Match
14th against 12th, but level on points: Norwich U18 and Crystal Palace U18 both have 3. Crystal Palace U18 have been under-performing their position — 19th on five-round form against 12th in the table. Scoring rates set the scale: Norwich U18 2 scored and 4.25 conceded per game, Crystal Palace U18 1.5 and 2.5, with the league averaging 2.5. Norwich U18 would climb to 6 points with a win and up to 12th, overtaking Crystal Palace U18 (other results held equal).
Three consecutive defeats weigh on Norwich U18. Crystal Palace U18 have been beaten in three straight games.
9 meetings are on record — 3 won by Norwich U18, 5 by Crystal Palace U18, 1 drawn, at 4.33 goals per meeting. Goals tend to flow: 78% of the meetings produced three or more, and both sides scored in 78%.