Match Report
In the standings it was Derby County U21 3rd on 9 points, Brentford U21 2nd on 10 — separated by 1. Derby County U21's recent output lagged their position: 11th on form over five rounds while 3rd in the table. Against a league average of 1.78 goals per team per game, Derby County U21 ran at 2 scored and 2 conceded, Brentford U21 at 2.33 and 2.
7 matches unbeaten backed Brentford U21's arrival, having scored in 7 consecutive games.
Pride Park Stadium in Derby staged the fixture, a ground that holds 33,597. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Brentford U21 led 2-0 at the break, before 3 more goals closed it at 1-4.
Goal scorers
Derby County U21: Owen Eames (85') · Brentford U21: Ethan Brierley (4'), Ethan Brierley (75'), Isaac Holland (87'), Ethan Brierley (43')