Match Report
Derby County U21, 24th on 20 points, faced a 20-point deficit to Manchester City U21 (3rd, 40). Derby County U21 had been over-performing their table position on recent form: 1st in the league over the last five rounds against 24th overall. Per game in the league, Derby County U21 were scoring 1.3 and conceding 2.2, Manchester City U21 2.95 and 1.05, against a competition average of 1.79 goals per team per game.
Momentum sat with Manchester City U21, winners of their last seven, having scored in 14 consecutive games. Derby County U21 had banked 8 of the last 15 points on offer; Manchester City U21, 15.
Pride Park Stadium staged the fixture, a ground that holds 33,597. It was 0-0 at the break, and the second half added 1 goal for the 1-0 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Derby County U21: Justin Oguntolu (58')
Key stats
Possession: Derby County U21 50% · Manchester City U21 50% · Total shots: 3-17 · On target: 1-3 · Corners: 2-21




