Match Report
Derby County U23, 14th on 15 points, faced a 26-point deficit to Arsenal U23 (3rd, 41). Arsenal U23 had been under-performing their position — 11th on five-round form against 3rd in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.19/2.23 for Derby County U23 and 2.15/1.85 for Arsenal U23 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.79.
Pride Park Stadium staged the fixture, a ground that holds 33,597. On the scoreboard, Derby County U23 led 1-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 1-1.
Goal scorers
Derby County U23: Isaac Hutchinson (17') · Arsenal U23: B. Cottrell (63')
Key stats
Possession: Derby County U23 41% · Arsenal U23 59% · Total shots: 8-11 · On target: 3-5 · Corners: 8-9