Everton U18 face Blackburn Rovers U18 on Saturday, Jan 30 at 12:00 PM in a basement battle that neither side can afford to lose. Both clubs are deep in the relegation picture in the Premier League U18, and defeat here could prove costly come the end of the season.

Everton U18 come into this fixture in mixed form (2W 0D 3L). Blackburn Rovers U18 are in mixed form (2W 0D 3L), making this a relatively even contest on current form.

In 10 previous meetings, Everton U18 lead 5–3 with 2 draws. Their last encounter ended in Everton U18 won 1–2. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.0 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Everton U18 a slight edge, but Blackburn Rovers U18 are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.