Match Report
In the standings it was Bristol City U21 7th on 6 points, Sheffield United U21 11th on 4 — separated by 2. In league terms the two rates read 2.25/1.75 for Bristol City U21 and 1.33/1.33 for Sheffield United U21 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 2.06.
Bristol City U21 had not lost in 5 games, having scored in 13 consecutive games.
Across 5 recorded meetings, Bristol City U21 have 2 wins to Sheffield United U21's 2, with 1 draw, at 3.4 goals per meeting. Only 20% of these meetings ended in a home win. Goals tend to flow: 80% of the meetings produced three or more, and both sides scored in 80%.
Ashton Gate Stadium staged the fixture, a ground that holds 27,000. On the scoreboard, Sheffield United U21 led 1-0 at the break; 3 second-half goals set the final 3-1.
Goal scorers
Bristol City U21: Ruebin Sheppard (64'), Seb Naylor (84'), Seb Naylor (89') · Sheffield United U21: Billy Blacker (9')
Key stats
Possession: Bristol City U21 56% · Sheffield United U21 44% · Total shots: 13-10 · On target: 8-4 · Corners: 7-4