Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Cardiff City U21 9th with 40 points, Crewe Alexandra U21 20th with 23, 17 apart. In league terms the two rates read 1.46/2.46 for Crewe Alexandra U21 and 1.71/1.39 for Cardiff City U21 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.94.
Alexandra Stadium staged the fixture, a ground that holds 10,153. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Cardiff City U21 led 2-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 0-3.
Goal scorers
Cardiff City U21: Troy Perret (12'), Rob Tankiewicz (36'), Rob Tankiewicz (90')
Key stats
Possession: Crewe Alexandra U21 45% · Cardiff City U21 55% · Total shots: 5-19 · On target: 3-10 · Corners: 1-5