Match Report
The table read 1st (Brentford U21, 15 pts) against 2nd (Blackburn Rovers U21, 9 pts), 6 points apart. Recent form told a different story for Blackburn Rovers U21: only 8th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 2nd. In league terms the two rates read 2.5/1.5 for Brentford U21 and 1.67/2.17 for Blackburn Rovers U21 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.72.
Momentum sat with Brentford U21, winners of their last four, having scored in 7 consecutive games. Recent form was uneven: 12/15 points for Brentford U21, 6/15 for Blackburn Rovers U21.
On the scoreboard, Brentford U21 led 2-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 2-1.