Match Report
In the standings it was Crystal Palace U21 10th on 31 points, Middlesbrough U21 16th on 27 — separated by 4. Recent form flatters Middlesbrough U21's table spot — 8th league-wide over the last five rounds while sitting 16th. Per game in the league, Crystal Palace U21 were scoring 1.8 and conceding 1.55, Middlesbrough U21 1.85 and 1.4, against a competition average of 1.79 goals per team per game.
Middlesbrough U21 had not lost in 5 games, having scored in 6 consecutive games.
The venue was Crystal Palace Academy, with room for 1,000 spectators. On the scoreboard, it was 0-0 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 1-1.
Goal scorers
Crystal Palace U21: Jemiah Umolu (82') · Middlesbrough U21: Layton Campbell (53')
Key stats
Possession: Crystal Palace U21 50% · Middlesbrough U21 50% · Total shots: 4-8 · On target: 3-3 · Corners: 4-5