Match Report
The table read 6th (Southampton U21, 36 pts) against 16th (Middlesbrough U21, 27 pts), 9 points apart. Southampton U21 had been under-performing their position — 16th on five-round form against 6th in the table.
Middlesbrough U21 carried a 7-game unbeaten run into this, having scored in 8 consecutive games.
The sides have met 5 times in the GioScore results database: 2 wins for Southampton U21, 2 draws and 1 for Middlesbrough U21, at 4 goals per meeting. Hosting has counted for little in this fixture — the home side has won only 40% of those meetings. Expect goals on precedent — three or more in 60% of the meetings, and both sides scored in 80%.
Goal scorers
Southampton U21: Brandon Charles (23'), Nicholas Oyekunle (37') · Middlesbrough U21: Rio Patterson-Powell (42')
Key stats
Possession: Southampton U21 60% · Middlesbrough U21 40% · Total shots: 12-10 · On target: 4-4 · Corners: 3-8