Accrington Stanley and Sunderland U21 face each other in an official match of the 2026/27 EFL Trophy season. The game takes place at Wham Stadium on Tuesday, 22/09/2026, at 19:00 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Stanley vs The Young Black Cats, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

APWin predictions for Accrington Stanley vs Sunderland U21

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👉 Our prediction is: Accrington Stanley win or draw

Going on the Double Chance market is a great way to get a much better shot at winning a bet. And our betting tip of taking Accrington Stanley or draw in the Double Chance market is about as close to a safe bet as there is.

Based on their impressive home form this season, it's hard to see Accrington Stanley not picking up at least a point in their own stadium. They only need to avoid defeat to Sunderland U21 to win the Double Chance bet, and we think they are more than up to the task.

👉 Our prediction is: Accrington Stanley to win the 1st half

While the half-time market is not a particularly popular betting market, it does provide a good deal of value. And this is true for Accrington Stanley vs Sunderland U21, where we have Accrington Stanley to win the first half as our best bet.

Accrington Stanley has been quite a fast starter at home as they quickly put the pressure on their visitors in the opening minutes. That strategy should lead to a Accrington Stanley taking an advantage into half-time.

Accy Stanley preview

Accrington Stanley comes into the match having played 0 games in the EFL Trophy so far. They have recorded 0 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 0 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 19 wins, 16 draws, and 27 losses.

Accrington Stanley's attack has scored 72 goals during this period. Out of this total, 0 goals were scored in the EFL Trophy, averaging 0 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.16.

The offence system of Accrington Stanley is led by Isaac Sinclair as the top scorer of the season. The english midfielder has scored 6 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Shaun Whalley, who has contributed with 10 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 0 goals with an average of 0 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 86 goals conceded in 62 matches, resulting in an average of 1.39.

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The Young Black Cats preview

On the other hand, Sunderland U21 comes into the match having played 0 games in the EFL Trophy so far. They have recorded 0 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 0 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 11 wins, 4 draws, and 10 losses.

Sunderland U21's attack has scored 56 goals during this period. Out of this total, 0 goals were scored in the EFL Trophy, averaging 0 goals per match. The season's average stands at 2.24.

The offence system of Sunderland U21 is led by Ahmed Abdullahi as the top scorer of the season. The nigerian midfielder has scored 4 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Charlie Dinsdale, who has contributed with 4 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 0 goals with an average of 0 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 52 goals conceded in 25 matches, resulting in an average of 2.08.

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Head to head: Accrington Stanley vs Sunderland U21

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