Match Report
Manchester United U21 beat West Ham United U23 4-1 at home in the Premier League 2 Division One, Quarter-finals. Before the match, Manchester United U21 were 5th in the Premier League 2 Division One table with West Ham United U23 in 4th. Their only previous encounter (since 2025) was won by Manchester United U21. Manchester United U21 had scored 45 goals this season (2.3 per game), West Ham United U23 had 30 (1.5 per game). Manchester United U21's goals came from Ethan Wheatley (60'), Sam Mather (90'), James Scanlon (51'), Sam Murray (78'); West Ham United U23 scored through Emeka Adiele (30'). Match stats: possession 58%-42%, shots 7-4, on target 5-4, corners 5-0. Check out the complete match analysis, lineups and key moments.
Goal scorers
Manchester United U21: Ethan Wheatley (60'), Sam Mather (90'), James Scanlon (51'), Sam Murray (78') · West Ham United U23: Emeka Adiele (30')
Key stats
Possession: Manchester United U21 58% · West Ham United U23 42% · Total shots: 7-4 · On target: 5-4 · Corners: 5-0