Match Report
The table gap was wide: 38 points between Newcastle Utd U23 (8th, 38 pts) and Norwich City U23 (3rd, 0 pts). Norwich City U23 had been under-performing their position — 18th on five-round form against 3rd in the table. Against a league average of 1.72 goals per team per game, Norwich City U23 ran at 1 scored and 2 conceded, Newcastle Utd U23 at 1.96 and 2.15.
The Walks staged the fixture, a ground that holds 5,733. It was 1-1 at the break, and the second half added 5 goals for the 3-4 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Norwich City U23: A. Kamara (31'), S. Hutchinson (46'), S. Hutchinson (50') · Newcastle Utd U23: J. Turner-Cook (19'), A. Wilson (62'), J. Turner-Cook (76'), I. Westendorf (89')
Key stats
Possession: Norwich City U23 58% · Newcastle Utd U23 42% · Total shots: 18-17 · On target: 13-9 · Corners: 4-5