Match report
Barnsley 2–3 Manchester United U21: Young Red Devils Secure EFL Trophy Win
Barnsley
2–3
FT
Manchester United U21
Aug 20, 2024
Manchester United U21 emerged victorious in a high-stakes EFL Trophy clash, securing a 3-2 win against Barnsley. Vimal Yoganathan put Barnsley ahead early with a brace, but goals from E. Ennis and a brace from J. Fletcher reversed the momentum, leading to a dramatic finish.
Key Facts
- • Barnsley's Vimal Yoganathan scored at 10' and 37' minutes.
- • Manchester United U21's E. Ennis scored at 81' minutes.
- • Manchester United U21's J. Fletcher scored at 84' and 87' minutes.
- • C. O'Keeffe of Barnsley was sent off with a red card at 90'+2 for violent conduct.
Lineups
Barnsley
Formation: 4-3-1-2
Starting XI
- 23 B. Killip (G)
- 21 C. McCarthy (D)
- 34 O. Wilkinson (D)
- 35 K. Łopata (D)
- 17 G. Gent (D)
- 7 C. O'Keeffe (M)
- 30 J. Bland (M)
- 10 J. Benson (M)
- 3 J. Russell (M)
- 15 K. Lofthouse (F)
- 45 V. Yoganathan (F)
Substitutes
- 31 H. Nejman
- 19 A. Marsh
- 43 J. Dyer
- 29 C. Barratt
- 41 B. McCann
- 12 J. Smith
- 42 L. Alker
Manchester United U21
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 22 T. Heaton (G)
- 66 H. Ogunneye (D)
- 54 L. Jackson (D)
- 55 T. Fredricson (D)
- 41 H. Amass (D)
- 43 T. Collyer (M)
- 81 J. Devaney (M)
- 49 E. Ennis (M)
- 71 R. Curley (M)
- 53 S. Mather (M)
- 36 E. Wheatley (F)
Substitutes
- 60 S. Aljofree
- 57 J. Fletcher
- 73 E. Williams
- 67 J. Nolan
- 50 E. Harrison
- 74 M. Sharpe
- 69 G. Biancheri
Timeline
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10' Barnsley Goal · Normal GoalVimal Yoganathan · Assist: K. Lofthouse
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35' Manchester United U21 Card · Yellow CardT. Fredricson
Foul
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37' Barnsley Goal · Normal GoalVimal Yoganathan · Assist: K. Lofthouse
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46' Manchester United U21 subst · Substitution 1Off: L. Jackson · On: S. Aljofree
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46' Barnsley subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Russell · On: A. Marsh
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46' Barnsley subst · Substitution 3Off: Georgie Gent · On: J. Dyer
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57' Manchester United U21 subst · Substitution 2Off: R. Curley · On: J. Fletcher
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66' Barnsley subst · Substitution 4Off: O. Wilkinson · On: C. Barratt
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73' Barnsley subst · Substitution 5Off: K. Lofthouse · On: B. McCann
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73' Manchester United U21 subst · Substitution 3Off: S. Mather · On: Ethan Williams
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74' Manchester United U21 subst · Substitution 4Off: H. Ogunneye · On: J. Nolan
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81' Manchester United U21 Goal · Normal GoalE. Ennis · Assist: J. Nolan
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84' Manchester United U21 Goal · Normal GoalJ. Fletcher · Assist: H. Amass
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86' Barnsley Card · Yellow CardVimal Yoganathan
Foul
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87' Manchester United U21 Goal · Normal GoalJ. Fletcher · Assist: J. Nolan
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90'+2 Barnsley Card · Red CardC. O'Keeffe
Violent conduct
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90' Barnsley Card · Yellow CardJ. Bland
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Barnsley | Manchester United U21 |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 12 | 7 |
| Pass Accuracy | 69% | 82% |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 7 | 14 |
| Corners | 5 | 6 |
| Total Passes | 295 | 478 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 5 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 5 |
| Possession | 39% | 61% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 203 | 391 |
| Shots Inside Box | 5 | 10 |
| Saves | 2 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 2 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Barnsley took an early lead through Vimal Yoganathan's brace, putting pressure on Manchester United U21.
- ▸ Manchester United U21's three goals in the latter half turned the game around, with J. Fletcher scoring twice to secure the win.
- ▸ The red card for Barnsley's C. O'Keeffe at the death sealed Barnsley's fate, preventing any comeback.