Match Report
52 points for Sheffield United U21 (2nd), 38 for Wigan Athletic U21 (10th): a 14-point gap. On recent form Sheffield United U21 sat only 17th league-wide over the last five rounds, well short of their 2nd overall. In league terms the two rates read 2.07/1.39 for Sheffield United U21 and 2.39/2.07 for Wigan Athletic U21 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.94.
Across 6 recorded meetings, Sheffield United U21 have 4 wins to Wigan Athletic U21's 1, with 1 draw, at 4.33 goals per meeting. History points to goals: 100% of the meetings had three or more, and both sides scored in 83%.
The match was played at Dwight Yorke Stadium (capacity 8,500). On the scoreboard, Wigan Athletic U21 led 2-0 at the break; 3 second-half goals set the final 3-2.
Goal scorers
Sheffield United U21: Marshall Francis (69'), Sam Aston (82'), A. Christie-Crainie (84') · Wigan Athletic U21: Cole Simms (38'), R. Greenhalgh (21')
Key stats
Possession: Sheffield United U21 50% · Wigan Athletic U21 50% · Total shots: 11-8 · On target: 7-4 · Corners: 7-1