Match Summary
Newcastle United U21 defeated Aston Villa U21 4:3. The match was played in Premier League 2 Division One 2025. Goals were scored by M. Ferreira 6′, Park Seung-soo 9′, M. Ferreira 15′ (pen.), C. Brannigan 41′, B. Burrowes 45′, M. Ferreira 53′ (pen.), A. Lynskey 58′. 4 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Aston Villa U21 made 3 substitutions, Newcastle United U21 made 4.
Match Events
Key match events between Aston Villa U21 and Newcastle United U21 — 7 goals and 5 cards recorded during the match.
assist: S. Bailey
Penalty
assist: T. Mulley
assist: C. Brannigan
Penalty
assist: T. Mulley
Lineups
Aston Villa U21 lined up in a — formation under James Shan, while Newcastle United U21 deployed a — under Robbie Stockdale.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Aston Villa U21 is —, compared to 6.37 for Newcastle United U21. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Aston Villa U21's highest-rated starter is —, while Newcastle United U21's best-rated player is M. Pivas (6.37).
Midfield Control
Aston Villa U21 field 11 midfielders averaging —, versus Newcastle United U21's 11 rated 6.37. 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.
Passing & Build-Up
Passing accuracy averages —% for Aston Villa U21 and 49% for Newcastle United U21. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.
Age & Experience
The average age of Aston Villa U21's starting XI is 18.4 (youngest: M. Jenner (17), oldest: Y. Mosquera (20)), while Newcastle United U21 average 19.5 (youngest: Park Seung-soo (18), oldest: C. Thompson (21)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Squad Depth
Aston Villa U21's starters average 0 league appearances each, versus 3 for Newcastle United U21. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.
Substitutes
Substitutes
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Aston Villa U21 have recorded 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats. Newcastle United U21 show 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
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