Match Report
1st against 2nd, but level on points: Colchester United U21 and Sunderland U21 both had 10. On recent form Colchester United U21 sat only 10th league-wide over the last five rounds, well short of their 1st overall. In league terms the two rates read 2.5/2 for Colchester United U21 and 2.17/1.67 for Sunderland U21 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.79.
The match was played at JobServe Community Stadium (capacity 10,083). Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 2-2 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 4-2.
Goal scorers
Colchester United U21: Adrian Akande (28'), Kien Connelly (57'), Alfie Newby (15'), Adrian Akande (82') · Sunderland U21: Tom Proctor (30'), Jaydon Jones (41')
Key stats
Possession: Colchester United U21 49% · Sunderland U21 51% · Total shots: 12-11 · On target: 6-5 · Corners: 5-3