Match Report
In the standings it was Newcastle United U21 21st on 24 points, Southampton U21 6th on 36 — separated by 12. On recent form Southampton U21 sat only 16th league-wide over the last five rounds, well short of their 6th overall. In league terms the two rates read 1.5/1.75 for Newcastle United U21 and 1.8/1.45 for Southampton U21 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.79.
GioScore's database holds 4 meetings between the two: 2 for Newcastle United U21, 2 for Southampton U21 and 0 drawn, at 6 goals per meeting. 100% of these meetings ended in a home win. 100% of the meetings finished with three goals or more, and both sides scored in 100%.
Newcastle United Football Academy staged the fixture, a ground that holds 1,000. On the scoreboard, it was 1-1 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 1-2.
Goal scorers
Newcastle United U21: Sean Neave (17') · Southampton U21: Baylee Dipepa (15'), Romeo Akachukwu (57')
Key stats
Possession: Newcastle United U21 50% · Southampton U21 50% · Total shots: 12-11 · On target: 8-5 · Corners: 6-3