Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Everton U18 (4th, 42 pts) held a 22-point advantage over Wolverhampton U18 (13th, 20 pts). Everton U18 ranked just 8th in the league on five-round form despite their 4th table position.
9 meetings are on record — 3 won by Everton U18, 2 by Wolverhampton U18, 4 drawn, at 2.56 goals per meeting. Hosting has counted for little in this fixture — the home side has won only 22% of those meetings. Goals at both ends are the pattern: both teams scored in 67% of the meetings.
Goal scorers
Everton U18: Malik Olayiwola (39'), Max Ruddock (57') · Wolverhampton U18: Hayden Ford (67')
Key stats
Possession: Everton U18 60% · Wolverhampton U18 40% · Total shots: 14-8 · On target: 3-4 · Corners: 7-5