Match Report
Derby County U23 went into the game 1st in the table on 16 points; Norwich City U23 sat 3rd on 5 — an 11-point gap. Derby County U23's recent output lagged their position: 25th on form over five rounds while 1st in the table. In league terms the two rates read 2.83/1.5 for Derby County U23 and 2/2.67 for Norwich City U23 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.82.
Three consecutive wins preceded this game for Derby County U23.
Loughborough University Football Stadium in Loughborough staged the fixture, a ground that holds 33,597. On the scoreboard, Derby County U23 led 3-0 at the break; 4 second-half goals set the final 5-2.




