Match reports

The U's made 10 changes from the side that beat Chester in the FA Cup. A changed but still strong side for the U's as Brighton and Hove Albion U-21's put out a strong, aggressive and hungry side. The U's looked to dominate from the off. Gibbons' edge of the box effort was magnificently saved by the young seagull in between the sticks. The U's looked to continue to apply pressure with multiple brilliant crosses from Brazilian born McConnell. Bradshaw played a firm pass into Ka

The U's go into this Vertu Trophy game with a win against Chester in the FA Cup. As we wait for league action, the players will have their focus on a very promising Brighton & Hove U-21 side with bags of potential. The U's sit 3rd and 2 points away from progressing into the next round. A win gets the U's through but anything else will see the U's out of the competition. Despite it being a rather insignificant cup, getting good minutes into the young players and those who aren

With all the bookies and fans declaring the U's as the favourites it was vital that they ensured there would be no upsets in this magical competition. The U's introduced Smith, Bennett, Knight and others whilst also maintaining a strong 11 that wouldn't suffer a cup upset. The U's were fantastic in the first half with 2 goals from bagsman Kouassi courtesy of 2 Brophy assists and the favour was repaid as Kouassi set Brophy's fantastic curled goal. A dominant first half and des