Stadium
The Voneus Stadium
Darlington, England
Lineups
No Formation Data
Team formations will be available once the lineups are announced.
Match Preview: Middlesbrough U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21
Middlesbrough U21 and Nottingham Forest U21 square off at The Voneus Stadium at 8:00 PM Feb 16, 2026, with momentum, pride, and points at stake in the U21 Premier League 2.
Middlesbrough U21 are under pressure to rediscover form after a difficult run. Nottingham Forest U21 have been relatively steady, taking 2 victories in recent outings.
Historically, Nottingham Forest U21 lead the rivalry with 2 wins over Middlesbrough U21's 1. 1 of those have ended in draws. Their most recent meeting saw Nottingham Forest U21 came out on top 4-1.
Expect a tight, tactical affair. Middlesbrough U21 may hold the edge at The Voneus Stadium, but Nottingham Forest U21's quality on the break shouldn't be underestimated.