Stoke City U18 face Wolves U18 on Saturday, Apr 24 at 12:00 PM in a basement battle that neither side can afford to lose. Both clubs are deep in the relegation picture in the Premier League U18, and defeat here could prove costly come the end of the season.

Stoke City U18 come into this fixture struggling badly (0W 4L in last 5). Wolves U18 travel struggling badly (0W 5L in last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.

Despite playing at home, Stoke City U18 face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Wolves U18 have won 8 of 10 encounters. Their last encounter ended in Stoke City U18 won 0–2. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 2.6 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Stoke City U18 a slight edge, but Wolves U18 are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.