Another Derby - Reserves Face Villa

Last updated : 13 December 2004 By Brian Cartlidge
Keith Bertschin's second string will be looking to continue a recent run of good form which has seen them record victories in their last three outings and return to the top of the league table.

Blues Reserves have already faced Villa Reserves once this season, they were thumped 4-1 by Kevin MacDonald's side at Villa Park back in August .. Match Report

In the corresponding fixture last season the teams played out a 2-2 draw at St Andrew's. IPFreely watched this game and excelled with his reporting that night .. view report

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/200531st AugAston Villa Res4 - 1Blues ResPREM
2003/200410th MayBlues Res2 - 2Aston Villa ResPREM

Blues Reserves have won 9, drawn 3 and lost 3 of their opening 15 league games this season. A total of 21 goals have been scored in those games, with 14 conceded.

Villa's Reserves have played two games fewer than Blues and have won 8 of their opening 13 fixtures, drawn 3 and lost just twice. The Villa second string have hit 25 goals in these games, while 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Blues' 30 points from 15 games sees them sitting in 1st place in the Barclays Premiership Reserves League (North) table. Villa currently find themselves 4th in the table with 27 points.

To see a recent reserves league table, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Blues Res3300519
Villa Res3201436


Kick off at St Andrew's tonight is at 7pm.