Match Report
The table read 6th (Crystal Palace U23, 39 pts) against 12th (Chelsea U23, 28 pts), 11 points apart. In league terms the two rates read 2.08/1.92 for Crystal Palace U23 and 1.5/1.81 for Chelsea U23 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.79.
The match was played at Crystal Palace Academy (capacity 1,000). On the scoreboard, Chelsea U23 led 1-0 at the break; 4 second-half goals set the final 3-2.
Goal scorers
Crystal Palace U23: N. Kirby (52'), J. Gordon (80'), A. Gilchrist (86' og) · Chelsea U23: J. Haigh (45'), A. Gilchrist (82')
Key stats
Possession: Crystal Palace U23 46% · Chelsea U23 54% · Total shots: 7-13 · On target: 5-5 · Corners: 5-12