Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Sheffield United U21 (1st, 64 pts) held a 33-point advantage over Birmingham City U21 (8th, 31 pts). Recent form told a different story for Sheffield United U21: only 12th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 1st. In league terms the two rates read 2.65/1.16 for Sheffield United U21 and 1.65/2.65 for Birmingham City U21 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.91.
Three consecutive wins preceded this game for Sheffield United U21, having scored in 15 consecutive games. Birmingham City U21's winless run stood at 6. The five-game form split read 12/15 points for Sheffield United U21 against 1/15 for Birmingham City U21.
GioScore's database holds 4 meetings between the two: 2 for Sheffield United U21, 1 for Birmingham City U21 and 1 drawn, at 3 goals per meeting. This has been a host's fixture — the home side won 75% of the meetings.
Sheffield United Football Academy staged the fixture, a ground that holds 1,000. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Sheffield United U21 led 3-0 at the break, before 4 more goals closed it at 5-2.
Goal scorers
Sheffield United U21: Ryan One (25'), 4 goals with no recorded scorer · Birmingham City U21: 2 goals with no recorded scorer
Key stats
Total shots: 21-15 · On target: 9-4 · Corners: 7-9