Match Report
Derby County U21 (24th, 20 pts) visited Crystal Palace U21 (10th, 31 pts) with 11 points between them. Derby County U21's recent output outran their position: 1st on form over five rounds, 24th in the table. Against a league average of 1.79 goals per team per game, Crystal Palace U21 ran at 1.8 scored and 1.55 conceded, Derby County U21 at 1.3 and 2.2.
Derby County U21 were winless in 5.
Crystal Palace Academy staged the fixture, a ground that holds 1,000. On the scoreboard, Crystal Palace U21 led 4-0 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 6-0.
Goal scorers
Crystal Palace U21: Chadi Riad (3'), Hindolo Thomas Eric Mustapha (15'), D. Benamar (19'), David Obou (27'), Zach Marsh (56'), Craig Farquhar (62')
Key stats
Possession: Crystal Palace U21 52% · Derby County U21 48% · Total shots: 13-14 · On target: 10-6 · Corners: 3-6