Match Report
13 points and 14 places separated them: Everton U21 18th with 25, Fulham U21 4th with 38. Everton U21's recent output lagged their position: 23rd on form over five rounds while 18th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.65/1.8 for Everton U21 and 2.4/1.6 for Fulham U21 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.79.
The venue was Finch Farm Training Ground, with room for 7,000 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Fulham U21 led 2-1 at the break, before 4 more goals closed it at 3-4.
Goal scorers
Everton U21: Justin Clarke (3'), Braiden Graham (52'), Isaac Heath (64') · Fulham U21: Eddy Nsasi (39'), Tom Olyott (18'), S. Ridgeon (46'), Aaron Loupalo-Bi (80')
Key stats
Possession: Everton U21 50% · Fulham U21 50% · Total shots: 11-15 · On target: 6-9 · Corners: 0-7