Newcastle United beat Southampton 2-0 to secure their place in the knockout stages, leaving the visitors to wait for potential qualification.
Luke Charman scored both goals in the second half, finding the left corner with a drilled effort on 65 minutes before firing past Harry Lewis again with five minutes remaining.
The result means Newcastle replace Southampton as Group A leaders after their final fixture.
GOAL: #NUFC U23s 2-0 #SaintsFCU23s (Luke Charman 85)#SaintsFC fall further behind, as Charman nets on the break. https://t.co/OCU8PHmQ2N
— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) February 28, 2017
Saints are two points ahead of third-placed Swansea City and three above bottom club Bristol City, meaning they need a draw or for Bristol City to win by fewer than four goals when they meet at Ashton Gate on Thursday 9 March.
Southampton face Chelsea in Premier League 2 at St Mary’s Stadium on Monday 6 March for their next match, while Newcastle host Norwich City on the same day.
See: Southampton report
(Photo courtesy of Naomi Baker/Southampton FC)
