Match Report
In the standings it was Aston Villa U23 10th on 32 points, Newcastle Utd U23 8th on 38 — separated by 6. Recent form told a different story for Newcastle Utd U23: only 12th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 8th. Against a league average of 1.72 goals per team per game, Aston Villa U23 ran at 2.04 scored and 1.96 conceded, Newcastle Utd U23 at 1.96 and 2.15.
Newcastle Utd U23 had been beaten in four straight games, having scored in 7 consecutive games.
On the scoreboard, Newcastle Utd U23 led 1-0 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 1-2.
Goal scorers
Aston Villa U23: K. Young (47') · Newcastle Utd U23: T. Allan (41'), A. Wilson (81')
Key stats
Possession: Aston Villa U23 62% · Newcastle Utd U23 38% · Total shots: 12-11 · On target: 3-5 · Corners: 4-2




