Match Report
In the standings it was Birmingham City U21 27th on 17 points, Everton U21 18th on 25 — separated by 8. Everton U21 had been under-performing their position — 23rd on five-round form against 18th in the table. Scoring rates set the scale: Birmingham City U21 1.3 scored and 2.6 conceded per game, Everton U21 1.65 and 1.8, with the league averaging 1.79.
Birmingham City U21 had been beaten in three straight games. Everton U21 entered with three losses in a row.
The match was played at The Knighthead Training and Academy Grounds (capacity 1,000). On the scoreboard, it was 0-0 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 1-1.
Goal scorers
Birmingham City U21: Louie Rea (59') · Everton U21: Luca Davis (90')
Key stats
Possession: Birmingham City U21 34% · Everton U21 66% · Total shots: 12-18 · On target: 3-5 · Corners: 14-5