Match Report
27 points for Middlesbrough U21 (16th), 25 for Stoke City U21 (20th): a 2-point gap. Middlesbrough U21 had been over-performing their table position on recent form: 8th in the league over the last five rounds against 16th overall. In league terms the two rates read 1.85/1.4 for Middlesbrough U21 and 1.45/2.1 for Stoke City U21 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.79.
Seven consecutive defeats weighed on Stoke City U21. The five-game form split read 7/15 points for Middlesbrough U21 against 0/15 for Stoke City U21.
Across 4 recorded meetings, Middlesbrough U21 have 4 wins to Stoke City U21's 0, with 0 draws, at 4.25 goals per meeting. Expect goals on precedent — three or more in 100% of the meetings, and both sides scored in 100%.
Riverside Stadium staged the fixture, a ground that holds 34,988. On the scoreboard, Middlesbrough U21 led 3-0 at the break; 4 second-half goals set the final 6-1.
Goal scorers
Middlesbrough U21: Jack Daley (11'), Oliver Samuels (13'), George McCormick (31'), Jack Daley (50'), Jack Daley (57'), Hazeem Bakre (90') · Stoke City U21: Chinonso Chibueze (80')
Key stats
Possession: Middlesbrough U21 50% · Stoke City U21 50% · Total shots: 13-3 · On target: 11-2 · Corners: 6-3