Ebbsfleet United 1:2 West Ham U21 — Result, Match Report & Stats

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Preston Fearon was the standout player as West Ham U21 held on for a 2-1 friendly win over Ebbsfleet United, though the result sets up nothing further on their schedule. Ebbsfleet United dominated the ball with 61% possession and forced eight corners to West Ham's one, yet found themselves trailing at the break.

The match turned decisively in the opening half-hour, as Josh Landers opened the scoring in the 19th minute before Jethro Medine doubled the lead in the 33rd minute, both strikes coming without an assist. Ebbsfleet pulled one back just before half-time in the 44th minute, but the visitors' two-goal cushion proved enough to weather the second-half pressure.

Despite controlling the game on the numbers with 61% possession and eight corners to one, Ebbsfleet United were outplayed on efficiency, creating little from their dominance. Preston Fearon earned the highest rating at 7.21 out of ten for his composed performance in goal for West Ham U21. CheckLive's model clearly favoured Ebbsfleet United, but the result did not confirm that prediction, as West Ham's clinical finishing punished the hosts' wasteful control. No next fixture is scheduled.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Ebbsfleet United vs West Ham U21?

Ebbsfleet United 1-2 West Ham U21 (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Josh Landers (19') for West Ham U21; Jethro Medine (33') for West Ham U21.