Match Report
The table read 12th (Everton U21, 29 pts) against 15th (Nottingham Forest U21, 27 pts), 2 points apart. On the form table Nottingham Forest U21 stood 10th over the last five rounds, despite being 15th overall. In league terms the two rates read 2.05/2.15 for Everton U21 and 1.6/1.4 for Nottingham Forest U21 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.82.
Defeat had not touched Nottingham Forest U21 in 5 games.
Finch Farm Training Ground in Liverpool, capacity 7,000, hosted the game. On the scoreboard, Nottingham Forest U21 led 2-0 at the break; 4 second-half goals set the final 2-4.
Goal scorers
Everton U21: Luke Butterfield (60'), Charlie Whitaker (67') · Nottingham Forest U21: Joe Gardner (31'), Joe Gardner (43'), Joe Gardner (53'), Jack Nadin (56')