Match Report
Nothing between them on points: 3 each, with Blackburn Rovers U21 3rd and Queens Park Rangers U21 2nd. On recent form Queens Park Rangers U21 sat only 11th league-wide over the last five rounds, well short of their 2nd overall. In league terms the two rates read 2/3 for Blackburn Rovers U21 and 3/2.5 for Queens Park Rangers U21 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.66.
Blackburn Rovers U21 entered with four losses in a row.
With 53 matches recorded and 1.5 yellow cards per game, G. Thomas was the man in the middle. The venue was Lancashire FA County Ground, with room for 4,000 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Blackburn Rovers U21 led 2-0 at the break, before 4 more goals closed it at 4-2.
Goal scorers
Blackburn Rovers U21: Lucas Houghton (26'), Harvey Higgins (41'), Harry Lister (75'), Jayden Sergeant (90') · Queens Park Rangers U21: Archie OBrien (53'), G. Oluwabusola (87')
Key stats
Possession: Blackburn Rovers U21 49% · Queens Park Rangers U21 51% · Total shots: 16-9 · On target: 16-9 · Corners: 5-2