Liverpool U18’s missed the chance to go top of the table as they were beaten 1-0 at home by league leaders Blackburn Rovers. It was a game of few chances, but the visitors just about shaded it on the balance of play. James Frayne missed a first half penalty for the reds, whilst Rovers winning goal came from the spot eight minutes after’s Frayne’s miss.
John Owens rang the changes from the side which progressed to the FA Youth Cup quarter finals with a 3-0 win at Burnley last week, with only keeper Dave Roberts and defenders Robbie Threlfall and Stephen Darby keeping their place. Owens has a big squad this year, and took the opportunity to rotate his side to give others a chance.
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