Town’s U21s are in Premier League 2 action away at Sunderland this evening (KO 7pm), while the U18s host Southampton at Playford Road on Saturday morning (KO 11am).

The Wearsiders youngsters, who play their home games at Eppleton Colliery Welfare Ground, are 13th in the 31-team table, four places above the Blues on goal difference, both sides having picked up three points from their first two matches.

Chris Casement, who assisted John McGreal in coaching the U21s last season, has moved on to taking charge of the U16s.

Town’s U18s have made an excellent start to the season and are fourth in U18 Premier League South having claimed nine points from their first four matches.

The Saints have an identical record but are one place ahead of the Blues on goal difference.

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