James Olayinka was on target but it proved to be nothing more than a consolation as our under-18s were beaten 3-1 by Leicester City on Saturday.
Kwame Ampadu made a number of changes to his side, drafting in a host of under-15 and under-16 players and they performed admirably at London Colney.
But the Foxes, who also beat us back in October, took the lead in the 36th minute when Conor Tee pounced on a defensive error and beat Daniel Barden.
Tyreece Shade extended Leicester's lead just before the hour mark, but Olayinka got us back into the game with a smart finish at the near post.
But try as we might, we could not find an equaliser and the visitors wrapped up the points when Thakgalo Leshabela scored from the spot, despite it having to be retaken.
The result means we remain in second place in the table, 12 points behind leaders Chelsea although we have a game in hand.
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