U18 Report: Chelsea 2-0 Saints

Dynel Simeu got the first for the Blues; rising highest to meet a volleyed cross from Charlie Wiggett in the 29th minute in a half dominated by the home side.

The hosts’ second came ten minutes after the break, Thierno Ballo winning possession off of a Saints’ defensive pass before laying it off to Marcel Lewis.

Ballo then reacted quickest as Matthew Hall parried Lewis’s effort, to slot home Chelsea’s second.

The Blues had chances to extend their lead; Hall saving from a low Xavier Simons shot just after the hour mark.

Saints also went close as the game drew to a close, with substitute Harvey Woods finding space to hit an effort which went just past the far post.

But ultimately it was defeat for Paul Hardyman’s side, who now turn their attentions to the visit of Fulham to Staplewood on the 22nd February.