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Sunderland U18 vs Brighton U18

England England

FA Youth Cup
Our Tip

Match Events

10' Event
Proctor T.
21' Event
Neill M.
24' Event
Geragusian F.

AI Match Summary

First leg ended 4-1. The second leg ended 4-1.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

40%
Sunderland U18
20%
Draws
40%
Brighton U18
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Draw

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

20% / Low Confidence
  • Brighton U18 carry the better recent record into this one.
  • Sunderland U18 are the model's pick here, at 36%.
  • Brighton U18 arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • Historical meetings favor Sunderland U18, who have won 2 of the last 3 encounters.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 85%).
  • Sunderland U18 have won 2 of the last 3 meetings between these two.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 94%
Over 2.5 Goals 85%
Over 3.5 Goals 75%
Over 4.5 Goals 34%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 79.8%
Sunderland U18 Clean Sheet 10%
Brighton U18 Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Sunderland U18 Brighton U18
Matches Played 30 31
Wins 13 16
Draws 7 7
Losses 10 8
Goals Scored 2.27 2.32
Goals Conceded 1.87 1.74
Expected Goals (xG) 2.00 2.38
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Feb 24, 2026 FA Youth Cup
Sunderland U18 vs Brighton U18
4:1
May 6, 2017 Premier League U18
Sunderland U18 vs Brighton U18
1:0
Apr 25, 2015 Premier League U18
Brighton U18 vs Sunderland U18
1:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Sunderland U18 Compare

Top Goalscorer Geragusian F.
2 Goals
Assists Leader Proctor T.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.54
Avg xA / game 1

Brighton U18 Compare

Top Goalscorer Brett A.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 2.16
Avg xA / game 1.32

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Sunderland U18 34 / 100
Brighton U18 33 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Sunderland U18 Brighton U18

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Draw (X)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Sunderland U18 found the back of the net in 87% of recent matches (30 games).

Defensive concern: Brighton U18 conceded in 81% of 31 recent games.

These sides typically produce 2.67 goals when they meet.

Sunderland U18 went unbeaten in 3 of their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Sunderland U18 VS Brighton U18
2.13 Goals Scored 2.88
1.88 Goals Conceded 1.88
88% Over 1.5 100%
88% Over 2.5 88%
75% Over 3.5 75%

Recent Form & Match History

Sunderland U18

(Home)
19 Sept
Sunderland U18
0 : 3
Newcastle Utd U18
12 Sept
Manchester City U18
4 : 1
Sunderland U18
29 Aug
Burnley U18
2 : 2
Sunderland U18
09 May
Sunderland U18
1 : 0
Wolves U18
05 May
Sunderland U18
4 : 0
Everton U18
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Brighton U18

(Away)
19 Sept
Aston Villa U18
2 : 4
Brighton U18
12 Sept
Brighton U18
1 : 5
Chelsea U18
05 Sept
Reading U18
1 : 1
Brighton U18
29 Aug
Brighton U18
2 : 1
Arsenal U18
22 Aug
Bournemouth U18
7 : 4
Brighton U18
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

1/16-finals
Reading U18 2
Chelsea U18 3
Manchester City U18 5
Arsenal U18 2
Everton U18 3
West Ham U18 2
Bromley U18 1
Ipswich U18 2
Leeds U18 1
Swansea U18 2
Coventry U18 1
Blackburn U18 8
Norwich U18 1
Burnley U18 5
Watford U18 1
Charlton U18 3
Oxford Utd U18 2
Colchester U18 1
Manchester United U18 2
Derby U18 1
Sunderland U18 4
West Brom U18 3
QPR U18 0
Brighton U18 2
Fleetwood Town U18 2
Aston Villa U18 3
Southend U18 1
Wrexham U18 3
Bolton U18 1
Stevenage U18 3
Newcastle Utd U18 0
Crystal Palace U18 4
1/8-finals
Chelsea U18 1
Manchester City U18 4
Everton U18 4
Ipswich U18 2
Swansea U18 0
Blackburn U18 2
Burnley U18 2
Charlton U18 0
Oxford Utd U18 1
Manchester United U18 4
Sunderland U18 4
Brighton U18 1
Aston Villa U18 1
Wrexham U18 0
Stevenage U18 1
Crystal Palace U18 2
Quarter-finals
Manchester City U18 3
Everton U18 0
Blackburn U18 2
Burnley U18 1
Manchester United U18 3
Sunderland U18 2
Aston Villa U18 2
Crystal Palace U18 3
Semi-finals
Manchester City U18 4
Blackburn U18 1
Manchester United U18 2
Crystal Palace U18 1
Final
Manchester City U18 2
Manchester United U18 1