West Ham U21 vs Crystal Palace U21: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As West Ham U-21 prepare to host Crystal Palace U-21 on February 23, 2026, with kick-off at 20:00, this ENGLAND: Premier League 2, Divison 1 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

West Ham U-21, currently 12th in the standings with 21 points from 14 games, trail the leaders by 10 points. They've earned 15 points from 8 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 11 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 11 goals scored.

Crystal Palace U-21, sitting 13th with 21 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 7 points from 6 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 a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 10 goals scored.

Recent meetings between West Ham U-21 and Crystal Palace U-21 have favored Crystal Palace U-21, with Crystal Palace U-21 claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-5). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Leicester City U-21, West Ham U-21 recorded a 1-1 draw while lining up in a standard formation.

Crystal Palace U-21's last outing came against Fulham U-21, where they secured a 2-1 victory using a standard system.

Looking ahead, West Ham U-21 are expected to maintain their unknown structure, West Ham U-21 and Crystal Palace 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: West Ham U-21's fixtures have averaged 3.9 goals per game, with 8 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Crystal Palace U-21's games average 3.4 goals, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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