Match Report
The table read 6th (Crystal Palace U23, 39 pts) against 10th (Brighton U23, 34 pts), 5 points apart. Brighton U23 had been over-performing their table position on recent form: 6th in the league over the last five rounds against 10th overall. In league terms the two rates read 2.08/1.92 for Crystal Palace U23 and 1.58/1.58 for Brighton U23 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.79.
Brighton U23 had been beaten in three straight games. The last-five ledger: Crystal Palace U23 8/15, Brighton U23 1/15.
The venue was Crystal Palace Academy, with room for 1,000 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 0-0 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 2-0.
Goal scorers
Crystal Palace U23: Jesurun Rak-Sakyi (76'), Jesurun Rak-Sakyi (90')
Key stats
Possession: Crystal Palace U23 43% · Brighton U23 57% · Total shots: 6-13 · On target: 3-3 · Corners: 2-11