Match Report
In the standings it was Arsenal U21 8th on 33 points, Middlesbrough U21 19th on 22 — separated by 11. Middlesbrough U21 ranked 3rd in the league on five-round form, well above their 19th table position. In league terms the two rates read 2.2/1.9 for Arsenal U21 and 1.35/2.15 for Middlesbrough U21 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.82.
Middlesbrough U21 had lost four in a row.
Meadow Park in Borehamwood staged the fixture, a ground that holds 4,502. On the scoreboard, Arsenal U21 led 1-0 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 2-1.
Goal scorers
Arsenal U21: Khayon Edwards (35'), Michał Rosiak (79') · Middlesbrough U21: Sonny Finch (52')