Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Liverpool U21 16th with 27 points, Aston Villa U21 26th with 12, 15 apart. The last five rounds placed Aston Villa U21 21st in the league for form — higher than their 26th in the standings. In league terms the two rates read 1.3/2.55 for Aston Villa U21 and 1.45/1.55 for Liverpool U21 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.82.
Aston Villa U21 had not won in 15 games.
The match was played at Bodymoor Heath Training Ground (capacity 42,682). On the scoreboard, Liverpool U21 led 1-0 at the break; 3 second-half goals set the final 2-2.
Goal scorers
Aston Villa U21: Mason Cotcher (58'), Charlie Pavey (55') · Liverpool U21: Rio Ngumoha (39'), Rio Ngumoha (76')
Key stats
Possession: Aston Villa U21 50% · Liverpool U21 50% · Total shots: 16-19 · On target: 9-6 · Corners: 5-6