Match Report
Sunderland U21 and Watford U21 went into the game level on 10 points, 2nd against 1st in the table. The last five rounds placed Watford U21 no better than 8th for form, against 1st in the standings. In league terms the two rates read 2.17/1.67 for Sunderland U21 and 2/1.67 for Watford U21 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.79.
Five consecutive wins preceded this game for Sunderland U21, having scored in 15 consecutive games.
Academy of Light Training Ground staged the fixture, a ground that holds 3,500. It was 0-0 at the break, and the second half added 4 goals for the 3-1 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Sunderland U21: Fin Geragusian (52'), Lewis Campbell (83'), Lewis Campbell (75') · Watford U21: Max Smith (90')
Key stats
Possession: Sunderland U21 52% · Watford U21 48% · Total shots: 8-12 · On target: 5-6 · Corners: 7-13