Sunderland U21 4-2 Blackburn U21 in the Premier League Cup, Semifinals.

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

Blackburn U21 won 2, drew 0 and lost 3 of their previous 5 matches (W–L–W–L–L), scoring 8 and conceding 9.

The two sides have met 9 times: Sunderland U21 4 wins, Blackburn U21 5, 0 draws.