Match Report
Derby County U23, 14th on 15 points, faced a 39-point deficit to Manchester City U23 (1st, 54). Per game in the league, Derby County U23 were scoring 1.19 and conceding 2.23, Manchester City U23 2.5 and 1.23, against a competition average of 1.79 goals per team per game.
Momentum sat with Manchester City U23, winners of their last four.
Pride Park Stadium, capacity 33,597, hosted the game. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Manchester City U23 led 1-0 at the break, before 4 more goals closed it at 0-5.
Goal scorers
Manchester City U23: J. McAtee (24'), D. Gyabi (48'), J. McAtee (65'), M. Hamilton (73'), O. Bobb (80')
Key stats
Possession: Derby County U23 35% · Manchester City U23 65% · Total shots: 7-11 · On target: 3-7 · Corners: 1-4