Match Report
The table read 4th (Fulham U21, 38 pts) against 7th (Liverpool U21, 35 pts), 3 points apart. Fulham U21's recent output lagged their position: 8th on form over five rounds while 4th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 2.4/1.6 for Fulham U21 and 2.45/1.8 for Liverpool U21 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.79.
Liverpool U21 had lost three in a row. Fulham U21 had banked 12 of the last 15 points on offer; Liverpool U21, 3.
The match was played at Craven Cottage (capacity 25,700). Half-time and full-time told different stories: Liverpool U21 led 1-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 1-1.
Goal scorers
Fulham U21: Aaron Loupalo-Bi (71') · Liverpool U21: Kaide Gordon (11')
Key stats
Possession: Fulham U21 50% · Liverpool U21 50% · Total shots: 12-9 · On target: 5-1 · Corners: 3-4