Match Report
The table read 17th (Derby County U21, 4 pts) against 24th (West Brom U21, 1 pts), 3 points apart. The last five rounds placed Derby County U21 12th in the league for form — higher than their 17th in the standings. In league terms the two rates read 2.67/2.67 for Derby County U21 and 3.5/4 for West Brom U21 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 2.07.
West Brom U21 had lost four in a row. The last-five ledger: Derby County U21 9/15, West Brom U21 3/15.
GioScore's database holds 5 meetings between the two: 2 for Derby County U21, 3 for West Brom U21 and 0 drawn, at 4.2 goals per meeting. 80% of the meetings finished with three goals or more, and both sides scored in 80%.
J. Robinson took charge of the match — our records show 57 games refereed with an average of 2.2 yellow cards per game. The match was played at Grange Park. Half-time and full-time told different stories: West Brom U21 led 2-0 at the break, before 6 more goals closed it at 4-4.
Goal scorers
Derby County U21: Jaydan Davidson (74'), Jaydan Davidson (75'), Charles Ebuka Agbawodikeizu (89'), Sean Corry (90') · West Brom U21: Jack Bray (43'), Jack Bray (45'), Ollie Bostock (52'), Ollie Bostock (84')
Key stats
Possession: Derby County U21 50% · West Brom U21 50% · Total shots: 20-19 · On target: 12-7 · Corners: 7-8