Match Report
Norwich City U21, 23rd on 20 points, faced a 20-point deficit to Manchester City U21 (3rd, 40). Recent form flatters Norwich City U21's table spot — 16th league-wide over the last five rounds while sitting 23rd. Against a league average of 1.79 goals per team per game, Manchester City U21 ran at 2.95 scored and 1.05 conceded, Norwich City U21 at 1.6 and 2.1.
The sides have met 4 times in the GioScore results database: 3 wins for Manchester City U21, 0 draws and 1 for Norwich City U21, at 3.75 goals per meeting. The fixture leans high-scoring: 75% of meetings brought at least three goals.
Etihad Stadium staged the fixture, a ground that holds 53,400. On the scoreboard, Manchester City U21 led 2-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 3-0.
Goal scorers
Manchester City U21: Matty Warhurst (44'), Christian McFarlane (33'), Sverre Nypan (83')
Key stats
Possession: Manchester City U21 59% · Norwich City U21 41% · Total shots: 22-3 · On target: 11-2 · Corners: 9-3