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.
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%.
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