About Match
Derby U18 (10th, 3 pts) visit Sunderland U18 (13th, 1 pts) with 2 points between them. The last five rounds place Sunderland U18 no better than 27th for form, against 13th in the standings. Against a league average of 2.5 goals per team per game, Sunderland U18 run at 2 scored and 2 conceded, Derby U18 at 1.25 and 2.5. If Sunderland U18 win, their total rises to 4, overtaking Derby U18, assuming the rest of the results stand.
Across 7 recorded meetings, Sunderland U18 have 2 wins to Derby U18's 3, with 2 draws, at 3.86 goals per meeting. Expect goals on precedent — three or more in 86% of the meetings, and both sides scored in 57%.
Academy of Light Training Ground in South Tyneside, capacity 3,500, hosts the game.