Match Report
Sunderland U21 went into the game 15th in the table on 28 points; Leicester U21 sat 9th on 31 — a 3-point gap. The last five rounds placed Leicester U21 no better than 16th for form, against 9th in the standings. In league terms the two rates read 2.05/2 for Sunderland U21 and 2.4/2.1 for Leicester U21 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.79.
Sunderland U21 were winless in 6, having scored in 10 consecutive games. Sunderland U21 had banked 3 of the last 15 points on offer; Leicester U21, 12.
4 meetings are on record — 3 won by Sunderland U21, 1 by Leicester U21, 0 drawn, at 4.25 goals per meeting. Hosting has counted for little in this fixture — the home side has won only 25% of those meetings. Three-plus goals is the norm here, arriving in 75% of the meetings, and both sides scored in 75%.
The venue was Academy of Light Training Ground, with room for 3,500 spectators. Sunderland U21 led 2-1 at the break, and the second half added 2 goals for the 3-2 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Sunderland U21: Tom Proctor (23'), Jack Whittaker (45'), Tom Proctor (49') · Leicester U21: Kirsten Otchere (4'), Brandon Cover (53')
Key stats
Possession: Sunderland U21 50% · Leicester U21 50% · Total shots: 10-11 · On target: 5-7 · Corners: 4-14