Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Fulham U23 (1st, 62 pts) held a 30-point advantage over Aston Villa U23 (10th, 32 pts). The last five rounds placed Fulham U23 no better than 7th for form, against 1st in the standings. In league terms the two rates read 2.46/1.04 for Fulham U23 and 2.04/1.96 for Aston Villa U23 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.72.
Fulham U23 entered with six wins in a row, having scored in 11 consecutive games. Recent form was uneven: 15/15 points for Fulham U23, 6/15 for Aston Villa U23.
Craven Cottage staged the fixture, a ground that holds 25,700. Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 1-1 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 2-1.
Goal scorers
Fulham U23: L. Harris (38'), S. Hilton (72') · Aston Villa U23: B. Young (26')
Key stats
Possession: Fulham U23 48% · Aston Villa U23 52% · Total shots: 13-6 · On target: 6-2 · Corners: 6-2