Match Report
The table read 11th (Aston Villa U21, 31 pts) against 16th (Middlesbrough U21, 27 pts), 4 points apart. Middlesbrough U21 had been over-performing their table position on recent form: 8th in the league over the last five rounds against 16th overall. Per game in the league, Aston Villa U21 were scoring 1.6 and conceding 1.75, Middlesbrough U21 1.85 and 1.4, against a competition average of 1.79 goals per team per game.
Across 4 recorded meetings, Aston Villa U21 have 2 wins to Middlesbrough U21's 1, with 1 draw, at 5.25 goals per meeting. Expect goals on precedent — three or more in 100% of the meetings, and both sides scored in 75%.
The match was played at Villa Park (capacity 42,640). On the scoreboard, Middlesbrough U21 led 2-0 at the break, and no goals arrived after the restart: 0-2 the final score.
Goal scorers
Middlesbrough U21: George McCormick (4'), Layton Campbell (11')
Key stats
Possession: Aston Villa U21 63% · Middlesbrough U21 37% · Total shots: 13-9 · On target: 2-4 · Corners: 7-7