Sunderland U18 vs Blackburn Rovers U18: result 7-2 and analysis
U18 Premier League - NorthNorth - 11Kick-off on April 23, 2025 at 11:30 AM (UTC)Academy of Light Training Ground, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear
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What was the result of Sunderland U18 vs Blackburn Rovers U18?
Sunderland U18 won 7-2 on April 23, 2025.
Goalscorers
- 14′M. NeilSunderland U18
- 22′M. NeilSunderland U18
- 24′M. NeilSunderland U18
- 26′F. ScottSunderland U18
- 50′F. LeatherbarrowBlackburn Rovers U18
- 56′M. NeilSunderland U18
- 81′C. DinsdaleSunderland U18
- 85′A. LienardSunderland U18
- 90′A. PotterBlackburn Rovers U18
Official lineup for Sunderland U18 vs Blackburn Rovers U18
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Sunderland U18
- 9M. Neil
- 3A. Lightfoot
- 4L. Hunt
- 6J. Neild
- 8T. Proctor
- 11C. Dinsdale
- 2G. Bell
- 5F. Holcroft
- 7Bayley Hester
- 10F. Scott
- 1I. Allan
Blackburn Rovers U18
- 3H. Pates
- 6I. Dunn
- 7N. Dlamini
- 8F. Leatherbarrow
- 9J. Boggan
- 10F. Vare
- 11P. Farkas
- 2B. Leeming
- 4M. Davies
- 5M. Decandia
- 1L. Thompson
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Sunderland U18 have 4 wins, 2 draws and 9 defeats; Blackburn Rovers U18 have 7, 3 and 5.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2025 | Liverpool U18(home) | 6-1 | U18 Premier League - North |
| Mar 15, 2025 | Derby County U18(home) | 0-3 | U18 Premier League - North |
| Mar 1, 2025 | Stoke City U18(away) | 0-4 | U18 Premier League - North |
| Feb 22, 2025 | Manchester City U18(away) | 0-2 | U18 Premier League - North |
| Feb 15, 2025 | Middlesbrough U18(away) | 2-2 | U18 Premier League - North |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2025 | Stoke City U18(home) | 3-3 | U18 Premier League - North |
| Mar 29, 2025 | Manchester City U18(home) | 0-2 | U18 Premier League - North |
| Mar 15, 2025 | Middlesbrough U18(home) | 0-1 | U18 Premier League - North |
| Mar 8, 2025 | Leeds United U18(away) | 1-1 | U18 Premier League - North |
| Mar 1, 2025 | Derby County U18(away) | 2-1 | U18 Premier League - North |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 3 Sunderland U18 wins, 0 draws, 3 Blackburn Rovers U18 wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2024 | Sunderland U18 1-2 Blackburn Rovers U18 | U18 Premier League - North |
| Aug 19, 2023 | Blackburn Rovers U18 3-0 Sunderland U18 | U18 Premier League - North |
| Mar 28, 2023 | Sunderland U18 1-0 Blackburn Rovers U18 | U18 Premier League - North |
| Nov 19, 2022 | Blackburn Rovers U18 1-3 Sunderland U18 | U18 Premier League - North |
| Feb 5, 2022 | Blackburn Rovers U18 1-3 Sunderland U18 | U18 Premier League - North |
| Oct 21, 2021 | Sunderland U18 0-3 Blackburn Rovers U18 | U18 Premier League - North |
Last archived meeting: Sunderland U18 vs Blackburn Rovers U18 on May 7, 2024
How many goals should we expect?
Sunderland U18 score 1.9 and concede 2.3 goals per match over their last 15; Blackburn Rovers U18 score 2.5 and concede 1.7.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunderland U18 | 1.9 | 2.3 | 3 | 8/15 | 12/15 |
| Blackburn Rovers U18 | 2.5 | 1.7 | 1 | 12/15 | 12/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Sunderland U18 sit 9th in U18 Premier League - North (10 points from 8 matches) and Blackburn Rovers U18 sit 12th (9 points from 9 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Sunderland U18 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 26 | 10 |
| 12 | Blackburn Rovers U18 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 30 | 9 |
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