Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Everton U18 (4th, 42 pts) held a 25-point advantage over Stoke City U18 (14th, 17 pts). Everton U18 had been under-performing their position — 8th on five-round form against 4th in the table.
The head-to-head ledger counts 10 games: 4 Everton U18 wins, 5 for Stoke City U18, 1 draw, at 3.9 goals per meeting. The fixture leans high-scoring: 80% of meetings brought at least three goals, and both sides scored in 80%.
Goal scorers
Everton U18: Amari Moses (60'), Harlow McEveley (77') · Stoke City U18: Pedro Nzau (8'), Sanchez Phillips (3'), Jerome Kyremeh (25')
Key stats
Possession: Everton U18 50% · Stoke City U18 50% · Total shots: 9-9 · On target: 7-3 · Corners: 7-3