Match Report
The table gap was wide: 32 points between Aston Villa U23 (10th, 32 pts) and Norwich City U23 (3rd, 0 pts). Norwich City U23 had been under-performing their position — 18th on five-round form against 3rd in the table. Scoring rates set the scale: Aston Villa U23 2.04 scored and 1.96 conceded per game, Norwich City U23 1 and 2, with the league averaging 1.72.
Over the last five, Aston Villa U23 had taken 3 of 15 points to Norwich City U23's 9.
Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 0-0 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 2-0.
Goal scorers
Aston Villa U23: T. Jay-Hart (48'), B. Young (90')
Key stats
Possession: Aston Villa U23 51% · Norwich City U23 49% · Total shots: 10-19 · On target: 4-8 · Corners: 3-5