Match Summary
Crystal Palace U18 defeated Birmingham City U18 8:0. The match was played in U18 Premier League - South 2025. Goals were scored by M. Bernard Ferguson 11′, B. Casey 21′, M. Tyrel Leshaw 46′, B. Casey 54′, C. Okoli 67′, S. Oduro 72′, J. Drakes-Thomas 84′, S. Oduro 90′.
Match Events
Key match events between Birmingham City U18 and Crystal Palace U18 — 8 goals and 0 cards recorded during the match.
Lineups
Birmingham City U18 lined up in a — formation under Martyn Olorenshaw, while Crystal Palace U18 deployed a — under Javier Alonso Delgado.
Midfield Control
Birmingham City U18 field 11 midfielders averaging —, versus Crystal Palace 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 Birmingham City U18's starting XI is — (youngest: —, oldest: —), while Crystal Palace U18 average 418.8 (youngest: J. Drakes-Thomas (16), oldest: J. Fasida (2025)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
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Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Birmingham City U18 have recorded 1 wins, 0 draws and 5 defeats. Crystal Palace U18 show 4 wins, 1 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
Birmingham City U18 and Crystal Palace U18 have met 1 times — Birmingham City U18 won 0, Crystal Palace U18 won 1, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2026. Crystal Palace U18 leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 1 meetings. A combined 5 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 5.00 per match (0 for the home side, 5 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 0 matches (0%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 5–0 in 2026.
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Recent Meetings (1)
API data: 15 Mar 2026