Match Report
The table read 3rd (Brighton U21, 10 pts) against 4th (Hull City U21, 0 pts), 10 points apart. The last five rounds placed Hull City U21 no better than 31st for form, against 4th in the standings. In league terms the two rates read 2.17/1.67 for Brighton U21 and 0.67/3.83 for Hull City U21 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.83.
Hull City U21 had not won in 9 games, having scored in 6 consecutive games. Recent form was uneven: 9/15 points for Brighton U21, 2/15 for Hull City U21.
The match was played at The American Express Community Stadium in Falmer (capacity 30,750). Half-time and full-time told different stories: Hull City U21 led 1-0 at the break, before 4 more goals closed it at 4-1.