Match Report
Southampton U21 (2nd, 9 pts) visited Sheffield United U21 (1st, 15 pts) with 6 points between them. Southampton U21 had been under-performing their position — 13th on five-round form against 2nd in the table. In league terms the two rates read 2.83/1.17 for Sheffield United U21 and 2/1.67 for Southampton U21 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.78.
Momentum sat with Sheffield United U21, winners of their last four, having scored in 15 consecutive games.
The match was played at Dwight Yorke Stadium in Dwight Yorke Stadium (capacity 7,500). Half-time and full-time told different stories: Southampton U21 led 2-1 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 1-4.
Goal scorers
Sheffield United U21: Alfie Atherton (39') · Southampton U21: Baylee Dipepa (7'), Baylee Dipepa (44'), Jay Robinson (76'), Romeo Akachukwu (79')