Match Report
Everton U18 went into the game 4th in the table on 42 points; Newcastle Utd U18 sat 3rd on 49 — a 7-point gap. Recent form told a different story for Everton U18: only 8th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 4th.
7 previous meetings sit in the GioScore records — Everton U18 3, draws 2, Newcastle Utd U18 2, at 4 goals per meeting. 71% of the meetings finished with three goals or more, and both sides scored in 71%. 5.2 goals per game in the last five meetings marks a step up from the historical 4.
Goal scorers
Everton U18: Jake Doughty (12'), Charlie Stewart (17'), Jonathan Nsangou (20'), Jake Doughty (43') · Newcastle Utd U18: Ethan Ndiweni (52'), Ethan Ndiweni (63')
Key stats
Possession: Everton U18 35% · Newcastle Utd U18 65% · Total shots: 10-14 · On target: 6-5 · Corners: 6-6