Match Report
Sunderland U21 went into the game 2nd in the table on 10 points; Blackburn Rovers U21 sat 2nd on 8 — a 2-point gap. Blackburn Rovers U21 had been under-performing their position — 12th on five-round form against 2nd in the table.
Goal scorers
Sunderland U21: Jack Whittaker (13'), Jaydon Jones (20'), Harrison Jones (36'), Jack Whittaker (75') · Blackburn Rovers U21: Joe Boggan (3'), Brandon Powell (26')
Key stats
Possession: Sunderland U21 55% · Blackburn Rovers U21 45% · Total shots: 15-11 · On target: 7-5 · Corners: 7-2