Match Report
In the standings it was Blackburn Rovers U21 21st on 20 points, Norwich City U21 24th on 18 — separated by 2. On the form table Blackburn Rovers U21 stood 14th over the last five rounds, despite being 21st overall. Scoring rates set the scale: Blackburn Rovers U21 1.55 scored and 2.35 conceded per game, Norwich City U21 1.45 and 2.45, with the league averaging 1.82.
Norwich City U21 had not won in 8 games.
The venue was Lancashire FA County Ground in Leyland, with room for 4,000 spectators. On the scoreboard, it was 0-0 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 2-0.
Goal scorers
Blackburn Rovers U21: Zack Stritch (80'), Harrison Wood (62')