U21s: Everton 1 United 2

Jack Fletcher netted the opener with a powerful effort on the edge of the box, providing the young Reds with the lead after just 12 minutes, but Omari Benjamin headed home an equaliser for the hosts just before the half-time whistle.

The second half was a relatively even affair, punctured by some persistent forward play from Jayce Fitzgerald, which was rewarded with a fortunate deflection that provided our second goal and, ultimately, all three points.

FIRST HALF

Following a perfectly observed minute's silence at Walton Hall Park to pay tribute to those affected by the recent Heaton Park Synagogue attack, the game got under way on Merseyside.

Storm Amy brought testing conditions for the two…