MONROEVILLE, Ala. (Interstat) — Newcastle Utd U21 will host Luton U21 on Thursday at Whitley Park in Monroeville, Ala. Luton U21’s season record across all competitions is 0 wins and 2 losses. Newcastle Utd U21’s season record across all competitions is 0 wins and 2 losses. Both clubs will seek their first win of the season. The match is an Under-21 football fixture.

Newcastle Utd U21’s player to watch is Alfie Seldon. In the club’s most recent previous result, a 2-1 loss at Solihull Moors, Seldon played 62 minutes and scored one goal. George Mair played 90 minutes in goal, and Scott Bailey also played 90 minutes. Earlier, Newcastle United U21 lost 2-1 at Bradford City.

Seldon’s recent performance gives Newcastle Utd U21 a focal point in attack. Mair and Bailey have logged full matches, and the home side will need a steady defensive effort at Whitley Park. Newcastle Utd U21 will be the home team, while Luton U21 will be the visiting side.

Luton U21’s most recent previous result was a 4-0 loss to Peterborough U. Dawid Gawel played 90 minutes, goalkeeper Charlie Booth played 90 minutes, and defender Kyrese Richards played 90 minutes. Those three were Luton U21’s most productive players in that match. Luton U21 also lost 2-0 at Nottingham U21 earlier this season.

Luton U21 will look to Gawel, Booth and Richards for stability after those heavy minutes. The visitors have yet to record a win, and the match at Whitley Park offers a chance to change that start. Newcastle Utd U21 also remains winless, making the Thursday meeting important for both sides.

Both clubs have upcoming ENG: Premier League Cup fixtures. Newcastle Utd U21 is scheduled to meet Peterborough U and Nottingham U21, while Luton U21 is set to face Nottingham U21 and Peterborough U. The Thursday game comes before those cup dates and gives each team an opportunity to build momentum in global football play.

Newcastle Utd U21’s recent outing showed Seldon’s scoring ability. Luton U21’s recent match tested Gawel, Booth and Richards for the full 90 minutes. Their durability could be important as Luton U21 tries to withstand pressure on the road.

The contest at Whitley Park will feature two Under-21 sides seeking a first victory. Newcastle Utd U21 will rely on home advantage, while Luton U21 will aim to recover from its recent result. With both teams at 0-2, the matchup gives each club an early chance to gain confidence.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a final score of Newcastle Utd U21 3, Luton U21 0.