Match Report
In the standings it was Nottingham Forest U21 2nd on 9 points, Athletic Club U21 2nd on 8 — separated by 1. Recent form told a different story for Athletic Club U21: only 7th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 2nd. In league terms the two rates read 1.75/0.5 for Nottingham Forest U21 and 2.5/1.25 for Athletic Club U21 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.86.
Athletic Club U21 entered with three wins in a row, having scored in 7 consecutive games. Nottingham Forest U21 had banked 5 of the last 15 points on offer; Athletic Club U21, 11.
The City Ground staged the fixture, a ground that holds 30,445.
Goal scorers
Nottingham Forest U21: Archie Whitehall (103'), Manni Norkett (117')
Key stats
Possession: Nottingham Forest U21 41% · Athletic Club U21 59% · Total shots: 10-14 · On target: 2-3 · Corners: 2-8