U18 Premier League Cup

Manchester derby drawn for U18 PL Cup semi-finals

31 Jan 2019
Manchester derby U18 PL

Man City to host United in last four, while Middlesbrough host Derby County

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The semi-finals of the 2018/19 Under-18 Premier League Cup will feature a Manchester derby after the draw as made.

Manchester City have been drawn at home to Manchester United after a 4-2 win at Stoke City to reach the last four. Man Utd battled past Liverpool 3-2 to reach the semi-finals. 

When the two teams last met, in the U18 Premier League North Group in November, they shared six goals in a 3-3 draw featuring four penalties. 

Boro to host Derby

In the other semi-final, Middlesbrough are rewarded for a 4-1 win over Everton with a home tie against Derby County, who beat last season's runners-up Tottenham Hotspur in the last eight.

Derby beat Boro 3-2 at home earlier in the season in the league. 

The cup matches are one-off and will be decided by extra-time if level after 90 minutes or penalties if required. They are scheduled to take place on Saturday 16 February.

The cup is in its second season, with Chelsea beating Spurs 2-0 in the inaugural final. 

U18 PL Cup semi-final draw

Manchester City v Manchester United
Middlesbrough v Derby County

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