10 April 2026 at 18:00
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.
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.
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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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.
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Recent Meetings (2)
API data: 19 Apr 2026