U18s pick up three points away from home
Malbon scores winner 14 minutes from time
City had been reduced to 10 men on hour mark

The U18s returned to winning ways on Saturday with a 2-1 victory over Newcastle United in the U18 Premier League.

It was a sweet win for Richard Walker’s side who had been reduced to ten men on the hour mark with the scores level at 1-1.

Despite David Okagbue’s dismissal, striker Ryanjay Malbon popped up with the winner for the Potters 14 minutes from time.

City had taken the lead in the North East just before the interval thanks a penalty converted by Emre Tezgel.

The Magpies pulled themselves level in the 56th minute, shortly before Okagbue was given his marching orders.

Undeterred by their numerical disadvantage, the youngsters kept their heads and secured victory thanks to Malbon’s effort.

The U18s are next in action on Tuesday 9th March when they make the trip to the Academy Stadium to face Manchester City.

Stoke City: Parke, Curl, Asplin, Fernandes (Lewis 61), Okagbue, Nash, Knowles (Malbon 75), Cargill, Tezgel, Griffiths, Verma. Substitutes: Robson, Iwobi, Whaite.

Spirited youngsters beat Newcastle