Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Manchester United U18 (2nd, 56 pts) held a 39-point advantage over Stoke City U18 (14th, 17 pts). Stoke City U18's recent output outran their position: 10th on form over five rounds, 14th in the table. Against a league average of 2.07 goals per team per game, Manchester United U18 ran at 2.5 scored and 0.92 conceded, Stoke City U18 at 1.62 and 2.65.
11 previous meetings sit in the GioScore records — Manchester United U18 9, draws 1, Stoke City U18 1, at 4.27 goals per meeting. The host's record in this fixture is thin — 27% of meetings won. Expect goals on precedent — three or more in 91% of the meetings, and both sides scored in 73%.
Stoke City U18 led 1-0 at the break, and the second half added 3 goals for the 3-1 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Manchester United U18: N. Ajayi (87'), N. Ajayi (57'), J. Gabriel (77') · Stoke City U18: Jerome Kyremeh (27')
Key stats
Possession: Manchester United U18 56% · Stoke City U18 44% · Total shots: 19-9 · On target: 9-4 · Corners: 15-4