Match Report
In the standings it was Stoke City U21 20th on 25 points, Blackburn Rovers U21 28th on 14 — separated by 11. In league terms the two rates read 1.45/2.1 for Stoke City U21 and 1.35/2.3 for Blackburn Rovers U21 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.79.
Blackburn Rovers U21 arrived off three consecutive draws.
Britannia Stadium staged the fixture, a ground that holds 30,089. On the scoreboard, it was 0-0 at the break; 4 second-half goals set the final 3-1.
Goal scorers
Stoke City U21: Favour Fawunmi (49'), Jaden Dixon (54'), Favour Fawunmi (58') · Blackburn Rovers U21: Brandon Powell (60')
Key stats
Possession: Stoke City U21 50% · Blackburn Rovers U21 50% · Total shots: 16-8 · On target: 7-5 · Corners: 1-2