Match Report
Southampton U21 (4th, 0 pts) visited Coventry City (2nd, 5 pts) with 5 points between them. Southampton U21 ranked just 58th in the league on five-round form despite their 4th table position. In league terms the two rates read 1/0.67 for Coventry City and 1.33/2.33 for Southampton U21 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.56.
Defeat had followed defeat for Southampton U21 — three in succession.
St. Andrew's Stadium in Birmingham staged the fixture, a ground that holds 32,609. On the scoreboard, it was 0-0 at the break; 5 second-half goals set the final 3-2.