Match Report
In the standings it was Hull City U21 11th on 37 points, Sheffield Wednesday U21 17th on 30 — separated by 7. Sheffield Wednesday U21 had been over-performing their table position on recent form: 3rd in the league over the last five rounds against 17th overall. In league terms the two rates read 1.75/1.89 for Hull City U21 and 1.75/2.25 for Sheffield Wednesday U21 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.94.
The sides have met 5 times in the GioScore results database: 4 wins for Hull City U21, 0 draws and 1 for Sheffield Wednesday U21, at 4.4 goals per meeting. Only 20% of these meetings ended in a home win. History points to goals: 80% of the meetings had three or more, and both sides scored in 80%.
MKM Stadium staged the fixture, a ground that holds 25,586. On the scoreboard, Sheffield Wednesday U21 led 1-0 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 1-2.
Goal scorers
Hull City U21: A. Matique (73') · Sheffield Wednesday U21: Bruno Fernandes (85'), Jarvis Thornton (24')
Key stats
Possession: Hull City U21 50% · Sheffield Wednesday U21 50% · Total shots: 9-13 · On target: 5-7 · Corners: 3-5