Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Newcastle Utd U18 (3rd, 49 pts) held a 32-point advantage over Stoke City U18 (14th, 17 pts). Recent form flatters Stoke City U18's table spot — 10th league-wide over the last five rounds while sitting 14th.
12 games without a win framed Stoke City U18's arrival. Newcastle Utd U18 entered with three losses in a row.
The head-to-head ledger counts 7 games: 5 Stoke City U18 wins, 1 for Newcastle Utd U18, 1 draw, at 5 goals per meeting. The fixture leans high-scoring: 100% of meetings brought at least three goals, and both sides scored in 100%.
Goal scorers
Stoke City U18: Pedro Nzau (65') · Newcastle Utd U18: Kacey Wooster (32'), Sam Pinnington (64')
Key stats
Possession: Stoke City U18 51% · Newcastle Utd U18 49% · Total shots: 6-12 · On target: 2-7 · Corners: 5-3