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Match summary: Blackburn v United U21s

The Reds went ahead after 11 minutes when Mateo Mejia’s low cross was inadvertently turned into his own net by Rovers man Patrick Gamble, but the home side restored parity, 10 minutes before half-time, through Brandon Powell.

Shola Shoretire immediately put us back in front, with a precise finish into the bottom left-hand corner, before the home side equalised for a second time when Tom Atchenson pounced to score from close range.

Dan Gore shields possession from the home side.

United moved clear of our opponents in the second half, and regained their lead after the hour mark when Dan Gore skilfully evaded a couple of challenges before providing the finish.