Stoke City U21 desperately need points on Friday, Oct 16 at 8:00 PM in the Premier League 2. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Stoke City U21 come into this fixture out of form (1W 2L recently). Chelsea U21, meanwhile, arrive in good form (3W 0D 1L recently) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Stoke City U21 head into this on the back of a defeat, while Chelsea U21 arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Stoke City U21 and Chelsea U21 have split their 1 meetings almost evenly (1W–0D–0W). Their last encounter ended in Chelsea U21 won 1–2. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.0 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: Chelsea U21's quality should tell even on the road. Stoke City U21 will push, but the visitors have too much class. Chelsea U21 to win.