Match Report
Aston Villa U18 went into the game 5th in the table on 8 points; Crystal Palace U18 sat 12th on 3 — a 5-point gap. The last five rounds placed Crystal Palace U18 no better than 19th for form, against 12th in the standings. Against a league average of 2.5 goals per team per game, Aston Villa U18 ran at 3.25 scored and 1.75 conceded, Crystal Palace U18 at 1.5 and 2.5.
Aston Villa U18 had not lost in 6 games, having scored in 15 consecutive games. Over the last five, Aston Villa U18 had taken 11 of 15 points to Crystal Palace U18's 4.
8 previous meetings sit in the GioScore records — Aston Villa U18 3, draws 0, Crystal Palace U18 5, at 4.25 goals per meeting. The pattern favours whoever hosts: home teams have won 63% of the meetings. Expect goals on precedent — three or more in 88% of the meetings, and both sides scored in 88%.
On the scoreboard, Aston Villa U18 led 1-0 at the break, and no goals arrived after the restart: 1-0 the final score.
Goal scorers
Aston Villa U18: Josh Blake (45')
Key stats
Possession: Aston Villa U18 50% · Crystal Palace U18 50% · Total shots: 12-13 · On target: 3-4 · Corners: 8-6