Match Report
24 points for Sunderland U23 (13th), 35 for West Bromwich Albion U23 (9th): an 11-point gap. On the form table Sunderland U23 stood 9th over the last five rounds, despite being 13th overall. In league terms the two rates read 1.35/1.88 for Sunderland U23 and 1.69/2.08 for West Bromwich Albion U23 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.72.
Sunderland U23 had gone 5 games without a win.
The venue was Eppleton Colliery Football Ground, with room for 2,500 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 0-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 0-1.
Goal scorers
West Bromwich Albion U23: Quevin de Castro (56')
Key stats
Possession: Sunderland U23 44% · West Bromwich Albion U23 56% · Total shots: 9-16 · On target: 3-8 · Corners: 3-8