BRIGHTON (Interstat) — Brighton U21 will host Sheffield Utd U21 on Thursday in a global football game between two sides in strong early-season form.

Brighton U21 enters with one win, no losses and one draw across all competitions. Its most recent outing was a 1-1 draw at West Ham U21, where Tyler Silsby scored in a 90-minute performance. Theo Outen received a yellow card after 60 minutes, and Tate Ferdinand also was booked while playing the full match. Earlier this season, Brighton U21 defeated Millwall U21 2-0 at home. The result kept Brighton U21 unbeaten and gave the side a positive base ahead of its first home match against Sheffield Utd U21 this season. Brighton U21 has not lost this season and will aim to protect that mark at home.

Sheffield Utd U21 arrives with three wins and one loss across all competitions. The visitors’ most recent result was a 2-0 home victory over Bolton U21. Seth Okyere and Christopher Eadie each played 90 minutes and scored one goal in that win. Okyere has been a player to watch for Sheffield Utd U21, following a recent 90-minute, one-goal performance against Bolton U21. Sheffield Utd U21 also has wins over Barnsley U21 and West Ham U21, along with a loss at Charlton U21. The visitors have shown scoring balance, with Okyere and Eadie among the most productive players in their latest match. Sheffield Utd U21’s only defeat came away from home, but the side has responded with wins in its other matches.

The matchup will test Brighton U21’s unbeaten start against a Sheffield Utd U21 side that has won three of four. Brighton U21 has combined a solid defensive effort with timely scoring, while Sheffield Utd U21 has shown the ability to produce goals from multiple players. Okyere’s form gives the visitors an attacking threat to monitor, and Eadie’s scoring in the last match adds another option. Brighton U21 will look to use home advantage and remain difficult to beat.

After the Thursday game, Sheffield Utd U21 is scheduled to visit Millwall U21 in the Premier League Cup before a trip to West Ham U21 in the same competition. Millwall U21 later is set to visit Sheffield Utd U21 in the Premier League Cup. Brighton U21 also has upcoming Premier League Cup fixtures against Millwall U21 and West Ham U21, and Brighton U21 at Sheffield Utd U21 is scheduled later in the competition. The teams will meet again in the return fixture after this first encounter.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a final score of Brighton U21 1, Sheffield Utd U21 1.