Match Report
Blackburn Rovers U21, 21st on 20 points, faced a 25-point deficit to Fulham U21 (2nd, 45). Recent form told a different story for Fulham U21: only 10th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 2nd. Scoring rates set the scale: Blackburn Rovers U21 1.55 scored and 2.35 conceded per game, Fulham U21 2.45 and 1.5, with the league averaging 1.82.
The match was played at Ewood Park (Blackburn, Lancashire) (capacity 31,367). Half-time and full-time told different stories: Fulham U21 led 2-0 at the break, before 3 more goals closed it at 2-3.
Goal scorers
Blackburn Rovers U21: James Edmondson (68'), Aodhan Doherty (85') · Fulham U21: Seth Ky Ridgeon (26'), Seth Ky Ridgeon (42'), Callum Osmand (47')
Key stats
Possession: Blackburn Rovers U21 50% · Fulham U21 50% · Total shots: 17-19 · On target: 8-11 · Corners: 6-8