Match Report
18 points separated the sides: Manchester City U18 1st on 60, Everton U18 4th on 42. Everton U18 had been under-performing their position — 8th on five-round form against 4th in the table.
Manchester City U18 had not lost in 10 games, having scored in 15 consecutive games. Everton U18 had banked 7 of the last 15 points on offer; Manchester City U18, 13.
Across 9 recorded meetings, Everton U18 have 1 win to Manchester City U18's 6, with 2 draws, at 2.78 goals per meeting. History points to goals: 67% of the meetings had three or more. 3.6 goals per game in the last five meetings marks a step up from the historical 2.78.
Goal scorers
Everton U18: Ceiran Loney (46'), Ceiran Loney (72'), Ceiran Loney (60'), Jake Doughty (51'), Jake Doughty (61') · Manchester City U18: Teddie Lamb (16'), Teddie Lamb (45'), F. Gorman (57')
Key stats
Possession: Everton U18 38% · Manchester City U18 62% · Total shots: 12-11 · On target: 9-8 · Corners: 4-6