Match preview: U18s face Blackburn in first game of 2018

Liverpool U18s are aiming to preserve their lead at the top of the U18s Premier League when they visit Blackburn Rovers on Saturday.

Steven Gerrard's unbeaten side lead Manchester City, who have a game in hand, by just a point at the top of the division, and will be out begin 2018 in style tomorrow.

Read on for all the details you need on Saturday's fixture...

Where is the game being played? The match is at Blackburn's training centre, with kick-off set for 11am GMT.

How can I watch the game? We will have highlights on LFCTV and LFCTV GO on Monday afternoon. Click here to find out more.

Last season head-to-head: On the opening day of 2016-17, the young Reds beat Blackburn 4-0 at the Academy. Liam Millar enjoyed a debut to remember as he netted a hat-trick with Glen McAuley also scoring

Away from home, the sides played out a 2-2 draw as McAuley grabbed a brace. Liverpool also beat Blackburn 3-0 in the end-of-season mini league in March, with Curtis Jones netting two brilliant goals and George Johnston providing a third.

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