Town’s U21s hit the top of Premier League 2 following a 4-2 away victory over previous leaders Chelsea at Kingsmeadow this afternoon.

John McGreal and Chris Casement’s side, who remain unbeaten following the academy’s elevation to category one, went in front via a debut goal from Luca Fletcher (pictured), who signed from Manchester City in January, on 13 before Chelsea levelled through Shumaira Mheuka.

Tudor Mendel restored the lead four minutes into injury time, then Ashley Boatswain made it 3-1 on 53, left-back Somto Boniface, who was on the first-team bench on a number of occasions last season and was playing his first U21s game of the campaign following injury.

The West Londoners pulled a goal back via Reggie Walsh on 73, but sub Rio Morgan sealed the win four minutes into injury time.

Elsewhere, the U18s lost 4-2 at Arsenal, Indiana Pedder and Archie Brown, the scorers of the Blues goals.

U21s: Williamson, Babb, Boniface, Mthunzi, Shabazz-Edwards, Onuchukwu, Mendel, Carr, Boatswain (Mauge 67), Fletcher (Morgan 72), Ayinde (Pitts 67). Unused: Barrett, Elliott.

U18s: Bentley (Fletcher 66), Adebayo, O'Sullivan, Brown, Adetiba (Berkeley-Agyepong 79), Longwe, Wood (c), Brouwers, Unadike (Burton-Yurevich 86), Pedder (Boakye-King 86), Eze (Enkotosia 79).

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Bert added 18:21 - Sep 20 Further proof of the backing that the owners have given to the club. Early days for the U21’s but an excellent start. Hopefully we will see progression into the first team squad in the coming years.
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Steve_ITFC_Sweden added 19:04 - Sep 20 Great work!
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