Match Report
In the standings it was Chelsea U21 1st on 43 points, Ipswich Town U21 5th on 38 — separated by 5. Ipswich Town U21 had been under-performing their position — 16th on five-round form against 5th in the table. Scoring rates set the scale: Chelsea U21 2.6 scored and 1.25 conceded per game, Ipswich Town U21 2.25 and 2.25, with the league averaging 1.79.
The match was played at The EBB Stadium. (capacity 7,100). Ipswich Town U21 led 2-1 at the break, and the second half added 3 goals for the 2-4 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Chelsea U21: Shumaira Mheuka (24'), Reggie Walsh (73') · Ipswich Town U21: Ashley Boatswain (54'), Rio Marcel Oudnie-Morgan (90'), Luca Fletcher (13'), Tudor Mendel-Idowu (45')
Key stats
Possession: Chelsea U21 55% · Ipswich Town U21 45% · Total shots: 13-16 · On target: 4-6 · Corners: 5-9