Match Report
In the standings it was Sunderland U21 15th on 28 points, West Ham United U21 13th on 30 — separated by 2. Recent form told a different story for West Ham United U21: only 21st in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 13th. In league terms the two rates read 2.05/2 for Sunderland U21 and 2.2/1.75 for West Ham United U21 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.79.
Three consecutive defeats weighed on Sunderland U21.
4 previous meetings sit in the GioScore records — Sunderland U21 0, draws 1, West Ham United U21 3, at 3.25 goals per meeting. 75% of these meetings ended in a home win.
The match was played at Academy of Light Training Ground (capacity 3,500). West Ham United U21 led 2-1 at the break, and the second half added 3 goals for the 2-4 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Sunderland U21: Timur Tuterov (90'), Timur Tuterov (34') · West Ham United U21: Josh Landers (76'), Mohamadou Kanté (8'), Emeka Adiele (16'), Josh Landers (58')
Key stats
Possession: Sunderland U21 50% · West Ham United U21 50% · Total shots: 6-12 · On target: 5-5 · Corners: 2-4