Match Report
22 points separated the sides: Middlesbrough U18 7th on 39, Stoke City U18 14th on 17. Recent form flatters Stoke City U18's table spot — 10th league-wide over the last five rounds while sitting 14th. Scoring rates set the scale: Stoke City U18 1.62 scored and 2.65 conceded per game, Middlesbrough U18 1.73 and 1.73, with the league averaging 2.07.
Across 10 recorded meetings, Stoke City U18 have 5 wins to Middlesbrough U18's 3, with 2 draws, at 3.6 goals per meeting. Expect goals on precedent — three or more in 60% of the meetings, and both sides scored in 70%.
On the scoreboard, Middlesbrough U18 led 1-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 0-2.
Goal scorers
Middlesbrough U18: Lucca Kakai (45'), Joe Roberts (86')
Key stats
Possession: Stoke City U18 58% · Middlesbrough U18 42% · Total shots: 9-11 · On target: 3-6 · Corners: 10-6