Bournemouth U21 vs Stoke City U21 prediction 21.09.2026 | Premier League 2
AFC Bournemouth U21
Kick off:
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Stoke City U21
Contents
- Competition: Premier League 2
- Date: 21/09/2026
- KO: 19:00 UK / 20:00 CEST
- Venue: The Wyatt Homes Stadium
Goals should be expected on Monday evening as Bournemouth U21 take on Stoke City U21.
Bournemouth have won two of their opening three league matches, while Stoke come into this contest after a midweek defeat against German opponents Borussia Monchengladbach II.
Both teams like to get forward, and an entertaining encounter could be on the cards at The Wyatt Homes Stadium.
Bournemouth U21 team overview
Bournemouth return to the south coast after a 3:1 defeat against Southampton U21 last Saturday.
Ethan Sills converted a first-half penalty for the Cherries, but Ademide Solanke's dismissal proved costly as they slipped to defeat against their local rivals.
Before that defeat, Bournemouth had made a winning start to the season with home victories against Chelsea U21 (2:1) and Middlesbrough U21 (3:1).
Frequently involved in high-scoring contests, ten of Bournemouth U21’s last 14 games finished with BTTS, including four of their last five home fixtures. All four of those games also saw at least three goals scored.
Head coach Alan Connell will be forced into at least one change to his first XI. Ademide Solanke is suspended following his red card at Southampton.
Sills should retain his place after scoring last weekend, while Jonny Stuttle and George Chubinidze are among the attacking options in contention to feature.
Last matches of AFC Bournemouth U21
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Southampton U21
3 : 1
AFC Bournemouth U21
Premier League 2 Division One
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Leicester U21
0 : 1
AFC Bournemouth U21
Premier League Cup
-
AFC Bournemouth U21
3 : 1
Middlesbrough U21
Premier League 2 Division One
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AFC Bournemouth U21
2 : 1
Chelsea U21
Premier League 2 Division One
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Cardiff City U21
4 : 1
AFC Bournemouth U21
Premier League Cup
AFC Bournemouth U21 lineup
Goalkeeper
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55
M. Allan
Defenders
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2
M. Lyall-Rajendra
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5
H. William
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3
A. Ali
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16
N. Osazee
Midfielders
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10
C. Stevens
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4
E. Sills
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11
D. Ndimukum
Forwards
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15
J. A. Scafe
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7
G. Chubinidze
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8
B. G. Winterburn
Stoke City U21 team overview
Stoke make the trip south after slipping to a 2:0 home defeat against Borussia Monchengladbach II in the Premier League International Cup on Wednesday.
The Potters have struggled to find much form since the start of the season. Wednesday’s defeat was their fifth defeat in eight matches across all competitions.
Defensive issues remain a serious concern for Sam Stockley’s side. Stoke conceded 19 goals in their last seven matches, including a painful 6:0 defeat at Wealdstone.
The visitors also suffered 4:0 defeats at Scunthorpe United in the National League Cup and Stockport Country reserves in a Premier League Cup clash.
Five of their last seven matches saw at least three goals scored, and a similarly high-scoring outcome seems likely this weekend.
Head coach Stockley has no reported injury issues.
Last matches of Stoke City U21
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Stoke City U21
0 : 2
Borussia Mönchengladbach U21
Premier League International Cup
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Stoke City U21
4 : 0
Wolves U21
Premier League 2 Division One
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Wealdstone
6 : 0
Stoke City U21
National League Cup
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Stockport County U21
4 : 0
Stoke City U21
Premier League Cup
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Norwich City U21
0 : 0
Stoke City U21
Premier League 2 Division One
Stoke City U21 lineup
Goalkeeper
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13
C. Clothier
Defenders
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22
J. Tchamadeu
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4
W. Thompson
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3
R. Robinson-Bardsley
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2
J. Mears
Midfielders
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43
F. Anderson
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11
T. Martin
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10
T. Achu
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14
A. Ampah
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6
G. Kelly
Forwards
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9
A. Walker
Prediction
Bournemouth are in better form, and they should claim a high-scoring home win.
I have my stake on the hosts to win with at least three goals scored.
Four Reasons Why We Expect Bournemouth to Win/Over 2.5 Goals
- Bournemouth U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 5 of their last 6 matches (competitive fixtures)
- Bournemouth won 3 of their last 4 matches
- Stoke City U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 5 of their last 7 matches
- Stoke City U21 lost 5 of their last 7 matches
Main prediction AFC Bournemouth U21 - Stoke City U21
Home/Over 2.5
AFC Bournemouth U21 vs Stoke City U21 standings in Premier League 2 Division One
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tottenham U21 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 13 - 7 | +6 | 10 |
| 2 | Southampton U21 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 - 2 | +5 | 10 |
| 3 | Manchester United U21 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 - 3 | +9 | 9 |
| 4 | Chelsea U21 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 13 - 8 | +5 | 9 |
| 5 | Sunderland U21 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 13 - 9 | +4 | 9 |
| 6 | Nottingham Forest U21 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 - 7 | 0 | 9 |
| 7 | Liverpool U21 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 - 4 | +4 | 7 |
| 8 | Fulham U21 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 12 - 9 | +3 | 7 |
| 9 | Leeds United U21 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 11 - 9 | +2 | 7 |
| 10 | Reading U21 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 - 6 | +1 | 7 |
| 11 | Norwich City U21 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 - 5 | +1 | 7 |
| 12 | Brentford U21 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 10 - 8 | +2 | 6 |
| 13 | AFC Bournemouth U21 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 - 5 | +1 | 6 |
| 14 | Everton U21 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 - 3 | +1 | 5 |
| 15 | West Ham United U21 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 - 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 16 | Aston Villa U21 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7 - 8 | -1 | 5 |
| 17 | Stoke City U21 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 - 3 | +3 | 4 |
| 18 | Crystal Palace U21 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 - 2 | +1 | 4 |
| 19 | Brighton U21 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 - 9 | -2 | 4 |
| 20 | Derby County U21 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 - 12 | -3 | 4 |
| 21 | Manchester City U21 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 - 6 | +1 | 3 |
| 22 | Burnley U21 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 8 - 9 | -1 | 3 |
| 23 | Arsenal U21 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 - 7 | -3 | 3 |
| 24 | Blackburn Rovers U21 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 - 7 | -3 | 3 |
| 25 | Ipswich Town U21 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 - 10 | -4 | 3 |
| 26 | Birmingham City U21 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 - 7 | -2 | 2 |
| 27 | Middlesbrough U21 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7 - 10 | -3 | 2 |
| 28 | West Brom U21 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 8 - 11 | -3 | 1 |
| 29 | Leicester U21 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 - 7 | -6 | 1 |
| 30 | Newcastle United U21 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 - 9 | -8 | 0 |
| 31 | Wolves U21 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 - 10 | -10 | 0 |