Match Report
Leicester U21 and Aston Villa U21 went into the game level on 31 points, 9th against 11th in the table. Leicester U21's recent output lagged their position: 16th on form over five rounds while 9th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 2.4/2.1 for Leicester U21 and 1.6/1.75 for Aston Villa U21 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.79.
The venue was King Power Stadium, with room for 32,312 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Aston Villa U21 led 2-0 at the break, before 3 more goals closed it at 2-3.
Goal scorers
Leicester U21: Logan Briggs (67'), Ryan Donnelly (75') · Aston Villa U21: Bradley Burrowes (25'), Theodore James Carroll (44'), Luka John Lynch (90')
Key stats
Possession: Leicester U21 50% · Aston Villa U21 50% · Total shots: 12-9 · On target: 4-3 · Corners: 7-3