Match Report
Newcastle Utd U18 went into the game 3rd in the table on 49 points; Sunderland U18 sat 6th on 39 — a 10-point gap. The last five rounds placed Sunderland U18 1st in the league for form — higher than their 6th in the standings.
The sides have met 9 times in the GioScore results database: 4 wins for Newcastle Utd U18, 3 draws and 2 for Sunderland U18, at 4.33 goals per meeting. The fixture leans high-scoring: 89% of meetings brought at least three goals, and both sides scored in 89%.
Goal scorers
Newcastle Utd U18: Kacey Wooster (78')
Key stats
Possession: Newcastle Utd U18 57% · Sunderland U18 43% · Total shots: 12-10 · On target: 5-4 · Corners: 2-5