Match Report
In the standings it was Derby County U23 1st on 16 points, West Bromwich Albion U23 1st on 13 — separated by 3. Derby County U23 ranked just 25th in the league on five-round form despite their 1st table position. In league terms the two rates read 2.83/1.5 for Derby County U23 and 3/1.33 for West Bromwich Albion U23 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.82.
The match was played at Pride Park Stadium (capacity 33,597). It was 2-2 at the break, and the second half added 3 goals for the 3-4 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Derby County U23: Osazee Aghatise (21'), Louie Watson (45'), Louie Sibley (78') · West Bromwich Albion U23: J. Andrews (35'), Jovan Malcolm (44'), Zachary Ashworth (62'), Zachary Ashworth (65')
Key stats
Possession: Derby County U23 63% · West Bromwich Albion U23 37% · Total shots: 16-13 · On target: 6-8 · Corners: 0-2