Match Report
Both sides brought 3 points into this one — West Ham United U21 8th, Athletic Club U21 7th. Recent form told a different story for Athletic Club U21: only 22nd in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 7th. Against a league average of 1.6 goals per team per game, West Ham United U21 ran at 0.75 scored and 2 conceded, Athletic Club U21 at 1.67 and 3.
5 matches unbeaten backed West Ham United U21's arrival, having scored in 11 consecutive games. Athletic Club U21 entered with four losses in a row. Over the last five, West Ham United U21 had taken 11 of 15 points to Athletic Club U21's 3.
The venue was Chigwell Construction Stadium, with room for 6,078 spectators. Athletic Club U21 led 2-0 at the break, and the second half added 2 goals for the 0-4 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Athletic Club U21: David Osipov (53'), Manex Lozano (89'), Unax Urzaiz (40'), Jon de Luis (23')
Key stats
Possession: West Ham United U21 47% · Athletic Club U21 53% · Total shots: 3-11 · On target: 1-7 · Corners: 2-10