Match report from Man Utd Under-18s v Sunderland Under-18s in the FA Youth Cup | 18 March 2026

Thwaites then discovered himself in acres of house earlier than blazing over the bar as Fletcher’s younger aspect tried to get again into the sport once more, however there was nonetheless loads of twists to return.

Obi stole a march on Sunderland skipper Finlay Holcroft, racing by on objective, much like how he did in our final Youth Cup outing at Outdated Trafford, earlier than taking his time to poke the ball previous Cowan to make it degree once more.

And simply moments later, Gabriel’s driving run ahead allowed Brown house over on the fitting of the field, earlier than he utilized the required end to show the tie round, smashing residence on the close to publish.

Chido then virtually added a fourth quickly after, selecting to go alone and seeing his shot saved by the Black Cats goalkeeper.

The sport then petered out considerably as United opted to carry what we had, with Dinsdale’s late drive simply saved by Byrne-Hughes, as three added minutes performed out.

It is development once more for our Academy aspect, who will face the Eagles for a spot within the FA Youth Cup ultimate, with a date and time for that recreation to be introduced. The 2 groups are additionally set to satisfy in April’s U18 Premier League Cup ultimate at Selhurst Park.