Match Report
The table gap was wide: 20 points between Manchester United U21 (2nd, 43 pts) and Wolves U21 (22nd, 23 pts). Wolves U21 ranked just 28th in the league on five-round form despite their 22nd table position. In league terms the two rates read 1.5/2.25 for Wolves U21 and 2.15/1.3 for Manchester United U21 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.79.
The match was played at New Bucks Head Ground (capacity 6,300). Half-time and full-time told different stories: Manchester United U21 led 1-0 at the break, before 4 more goals closed it at 1-4.
Goal scorers
Wolves U21: Ethan Sutherland (83') · Manchester United U21: Tyrell Malacia (45'), G. Biancheri (74'), Chido Obi (69'), Chido Obi (86')
Key stats
Possession: Wolves U21 50% · Manchester United U21 50% · Total shots: 9-13 · On target: 3-7 · Corners: 5-3