Match Report
Fulham U21, 4th with 38 points, sat 18 points above Derby County U21 (24th, 20). Derby County U21's recent output outran their position: 1st on form over five rounds, 24th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 2.4/1.6 for Fulham U21 and 1.3/2.2 for Derby County U21 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.79.
Craven Cottage staged the fixture, a ground that holds 25,700. Fulham U21 led 4-1 at the break, and the second half added 3 goals for the 4-4 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Fulham U21: Tom Olyott (4'), Seth Ridgeon (6'), Seth Ridgeon (9'), Jayden Quashie (42') · Derby County U21: Cameron Wilson (33'), Johnson Osong (56'), Lennon Wheeldon (81'), J. Wähling (90')
Key stats
Possession: Fulham U21 50% · Derby County U21 50% · Total shots: 16-15 · On target: 5-9 · Corners: 6-7