Match Report
The table read 21st (Blackburn Rovers U21, 20 pts) against 8th (Arsenal U21, 33 pts), 13 points apart. Blackburn Rovers U21 ranked 14th in the league on five-round form, well above their 21st table position. In league terms the two rates read 1.55/2.35 for Blackburn Rovers U21 and 2.2/1.9 for Arsenal U21 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.82.
Lancashire FA County Ground in Leyland staged the fixture, a ground that holds 4,000. Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 1-1 at the break, before 5 more goals closed it at 3-4.
Goal scorers
Blackburn Rovers U21: Harry Leonard (85'), Harry Leonard (90'), Zane Monlouis (45') · Arsenal U21: Salah Oulad M'Hand (49'), Andre Annous (75'), Khayon Edwards (71'), Salah Oulad M'Hand (21')