Match Report
The points column showed no gap: 12 apiece, Burnley U21 1st and Brentford U21 2nd. Burnley U21 had been under-performing their position — 10th on five-round form against 1st in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.83/1.67 for Burnley U21 and 2.67/0.83 for Brentford U21 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.79.
Turf Moor, capacity 22,546, hosted the game. On the scoreboard, Burnley U21 led 2-1 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 3-2.
Goal scorers
Burnley U21: Kian McMahon-Brown (25'), Kian McMahon-Brown (38'), Kian McMahon-Brown (53') · Brentford U21: Kyrie Pierre (45'), Michel Boni (83')
Key stats
Possession: Burnley U21 45% · Brentford U21 55% · Total shots: 15-15 · On target: 6-3 · Corners: 3-5