Match Report
20 points for West Brom U18 (9th), 23 for Manchester United U18 (6th): a 3-point gap. West Brom U18 had been under-performing their position — 21st on five-round form against 9th in the table. Scoring rates set the scale: West Brom U18 2.13 scored and 2.63 conceded per game, Manchester United U18 2.13 and 2, with the league averaging 2.13.
8 games without a win framed West Brom U18's arrival.
The match was played at Palm Training Ground (capacity 1,000). On the scoreboard, West Brom U18 led 2-1 at the break; 5 second-half goals set the final 5-3.
Goal scorers
West Brom U18: R. Richards (20'), J. Malcolm (43'), R. Richards (57'), A. Gilbert (68'), R. Richards (76') · Manchester United U18: C. McCann (45'), M. Helm (54'), M. Helm (66')