Match Report
In the standings it was Stoke City U21 20th on 25 points, Burnley U21 29th on 13 — separated by 12. On the form table Burnley U21 stood 24th over the last five rounds, despite being 29th overall. In league terms the two rates read 1.45/2.1 for Stoke City U21 and 1.1/2.1 for Burnley U21 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.79.
Defeat had followed defeat for Stoke City U21 — six in succession.
Alexandra Stadium staged the fixture, a ground that holds 10,153. Burnley U21 led 1-0 at the break, and the second half added 3 goals for the 1-3 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Stoke City U21: Jonathan Unwin (90') · Burnley U21: Zach Johnson (4'), Roman Egan-Riley (57'), Vernon Masara (72')
Key stats
Possession: Stoke City U21 46% · Burnley U21 54% · Total shots: 4-26 · On target: 0-12 · Corners: 3-12