Everton U21 vs Sunderland U21: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Everton U-21 prepare to host Sunderland U-21 on February 20, 2026, with kick-off at 20:00, this ENGLAND: Premier League 2, Divison 1 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Everton U-21, currently 13th in the standings with 20 points from 14 games, trail the leaders by 11 points. They've earned 10 points from 8 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Sunderland U-21, sitting 20th with 15 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 8 points from 6 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 draws in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals.

Recent meetings between Everton U-21 and Sunderland U-21 have favored Everton U-21, with Everton U-21 claiming victory in their most recent clash (4-3). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Burnley U-21, Everton U-21 recorded a 2-2 draw while lining up in a standard formation.

Sunderland U-21's last outing came against Reading U-21, where they secured a 0-0 draw using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Everton U-21 are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Everton U-21 and Sunderland U-21 are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Everton U-21's fixtures have averaged 3 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Sunderland U-21's games average 3.2 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect a low-scoring affair.

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