Match Summary

Manchester City U18 defeated Blackburn Rovers U18 4:1. The match was played in FA Youth Cup 2025. Goals were scored by V. Joseph 11′, R. McAidoo 45′, T. Lamb 52′, R. Heskey 64′ (pen.), O. Tevenan 73′.

Match Events

Key match events between Manchester City U18 and Blackburn Rovers U18 — 5 goals and 0 cards recorded during the match.

Manchester City U18
Blackburn Rovers U18
Kick Off
Half Time
T. Lamb
52′
R. Heskey

Penalty

64′
O. Tevenan
73′
Full Time

Lineups

Manchester City U18 lined up in a — formation, while Blackburn Rovers U18 deployed a —.

Midfield Control

Manchester City U18 field 11 midfielders averaging —, versus Blackburn Rovers U18's 11 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Age & Experience

The average age of Manchester City U18's starting XI is 17.3 (youngest: K. Braithwaite (17), oldest: M. Hudson (18)), while Blackburn Rovers U18 average — (youngest: —, oldest: —). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Manchester City U18Position StrengthBlackburn Rovers U18
Manchester City U18
13MidfielderM. Hudson
2MidfielderD. Headley
3MidfielderL. Drake
4MidfielderK. Braithwaite
0MidfielderO. Tevenan
6MidfielderH. Miles
7MidfielderR. McAidoo
8MidfielderF. Samba
0MidfielderT. Lamb
16MidfielderT. Samba
11MidfielderR. Heskey
Blackburn Rovers U18
13MidfielderH. Holt
12MidfielderF. Wilkinson
5MidfielderM. Decandia
0MidfielderL. Kelley-Quinn
14MidfielderH. Pates
6MidfielderI. Dunn
15MidfielderL. Ball
53MidfielderF. Vare
7MidfielderA. McCoy
10MidfielderI. Tyjon
54MidfielderV. Joseph

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Manchester City U18 have recorded 5 wins, 1 draws and 0 defeats. Blackburn Rovers U18 show 3 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.

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Blackburn Rovers U18

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Manchester City U18 vs Blackburn Rovers U18 Head to Head Results

Manchester City U18 and Blackburn Rovers U18 have met 2 times — Manchester City U18 won 2, Blackburn Rovers U18 won 0, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Manchester City U18 leads the head-to-head with 2 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 15 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 7.50 per match (12 for the home side, 3 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 2 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 7–3 in 2025.

2

Manchester City U18

0

Drawn

0

Blackburn Rovers U18

Goals: 12Goals: 3

Recent Meetings (2)

24 Jan 2026Blackburn Rovers U180 – 5Manchester City U18
30 Aug 2025Manchester City U187 – 3Blackburn Rovers U18
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 19 Apr 2026