Match guide to Sunderland under-18s’ Premier League fixture this weekend. . .
Date: Saturday 18 March 2017
Time: 11am
Location: Academy of Light
Competition: U18 Premier League
Sunderland: WDLWL
Mark Atkinson’s side endured a frustrating afternoon last time out, suffering a 3-0 defeat in the Tyne-Wear derby at Newcastle United.
While the Black Cats dominated the general ebb and flow of the game on Tyneside, the Magpies proved more ruthless in front of goal and secured all three points.
This weekend, though, provides the young Black Cats the chance to banish memories of that defeat as they welcome Wolverhampton Wanderers to the Academy of Light.
Wolverhampton Wanderers: LLLLW
The West Midland club began life in their merits group with a win after four straight league defeats saw them end their Premier League campaign at the foot of the table.
Wolves started their season back in August with a 5-2 victory over the Black Cats, however, fell to a 1-0 loss last time they visited the Academy of Light in November.
The Last five...
Nov 26 2016 – Sunderland U18 1-0 Wolverhampton Wanderers U18
Aug 13 2016 – Wolverhampton Wanderers U18 5-2 Sunderland U18
Apr 30 2016 – Sunderland U18 4-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers U18
Oct 31 2015 – Wolverhampton Wanderers U18 4-2 Sunderland U18
Aug 29 2015 – Sunderland U18 3-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers U18
Focus: Michael Woud
The New Zealand stopper was at the sharp end of Newcastle United’s attack last weekend, conceding three times on Tyneside. Into the tail end of his scholarship now, Woud, 18, will be looking to rack up a few more clean sheets in his final six matches for the youth team.
