Match Report
In the standings it was Stockport County U21 4th on 6 points, Cardiff City U21 3rd on 7 — separated by 1. The last five rounds placed Stockport County U21 no better than 17th for form, against 4th in the standings. In league terms the two rates read 1.83/2.83 for Stockport County U21 and 2.5/2 for Cardiff City U21 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.79.
Defeat had followed defeat for Stockport County U21 — four in succession, having scored in 7 consecutive games. Over the last five, Stockport County U21 had taken 3 of 15 points to Cardiff City U21's 10.
Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 0-0 at the break, before 3 more goals closed it at 2-1.
Goal scorers
Stockport County U21: Corey Edwards (54'), Joe Astles (84') · Cardiff City U21: Troy Perret (80')
Key stats
Possession: Stockport County U21 36% · Cardiff City U21 64% · Total shots: 12-26 · On target: 7-11 · Corners: 3-10