Blackburn U21 host Aston Villa U21 in the Premier League 2, Division 1, round 17.

Blackburn U21 won 2, drew 0 and lost 3 of their previous 5 matches (L–W–L–W–L), scoring 11 and conceding 14.

Aston Villa U21 won 2, drew 2 and lost 1 of their previous 5 matches (L–D–W–D–W), scoring 11 and conceding 9.

The two sides have met 10 times: Blackburn U21 2 wins, Aston Villa U21 7, 1 draw.