Match Report
The table read 15th (Sunderland U21, 28 pts) against 5th (Ipswich Town U21, 38 pts), 10 points apart. On recent form Ipswich Town U21 sat only 16th league-wide over the last five rounds, well short of their 5th overall. In league terms the two rates read 2.05/2 for Sunderland U21 and 2.25/2.25 for Ipswich Town U21 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.79.
Defeat had not touched Ipswich Town U21 in 9 games, having scored in 11 consecutive games. Sunderland U21 had banked 7 of the last 15 points on offer; Ipswich Town U21, 13.
Academy of Light Training Ground, capacity 3,500, hosted the game. It was 1-1 at the break, and the second half added 4 goals for the 4-2 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Sunderland U21: Harrison Jones (10'), Jaydon Jones (60'), Timur Tuterov (63'), Jake Waters (83') · Ipswich Town U21: James Mauge (35'), Joe Neild (85' og)
Key stats
Possession: Sunderland U21 42% · Ipswich Town U21 58% · Total shots: 19-14 · On target: 9-4 · Corners: 10-8