Match report

Fulham U21 Defeats Shrewsbury 2-1 in EFL Trophy

Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury
1–2
FT
Fulham U21
Fulham U21
Aug 20, 2024

Fulham U21 secured a 2-1 victory over Shrewsbury in the EFL Trophy, showcasing resilience despite an early goal from Shrewsbury's A. Nsiala. Fulham U21 turned the game around with crucial goals from C. Osmand and L. Gordon, overcoming a missed penalty to claim the win.

Key Facts

  • • Fulham U21 wins 2-1 over Shrewsbury
  • • A. Nsiala scores for Shrewsbury in the 51st minute
  • • C. Osmand equalizes for Fulham U21 after missing a penalty in the 60th minute
  • • L. Gordon's goal in the 88th minute seals the win for Fulham U21
  • • Multiple yellow cards were issued to both teams, including C. Osmand and Kristian Šekularac for Fulham U21

Lineups

Shrewsbury

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Savin (G)
  • 2 L. Hoole (D)
  • 22 A. Nsiala (D)
  • 16 A. Pierre (D)
  • 3 M. Benning (D)
  • 7 C. Winchester (M)
  • 29 T. O'Reilly (M)
  • 8 H. Biggins (M)
  • 26 J. Shipley (M)
  • 11 C. Sagoe Jr (M)
  • 9 G. Lloyd (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 T. Perry
  • 10 J. Ogunfaolu-Kayode
  • 13 J. Young
  • 27 J. Marquis
  • 18 T. Bloxham
  • 32 K. Cairns

Fulham U21

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 36 A. Borto (G)
  • 45 O. Gofford (D)
  • 46 E. Nsasi (D)
  • 37 J. Esenga (D)
  • 48 B. Slade (D)
  • 38 C. Donnell (M)
  • 42 D. McCoy-Splatt (M)
  • 39 K. Šekularac (M)
  • 24 J. King (M)
  • 49 A. Loupalo-Bi (M)
  • 59 C. Osmand (F)

Substitutes

  • 56 C. Nwoko
  • 43 L. Gordon
  • 41 T. Works
  • 50 C. McFarlane
  • 55 S. Tabares
  • 52 M. Allen
  • 57 T. Olyott

Timeline

  1. Fulham U21
    11' Fulham U21 Card · Yellow Card
    Kristian Šekularac
  2. Shrewsbury
    17' Shrewsbury Card · Yellow Card
    Malvind Benning

    Foul

  3. Shrewsbury
    42' Shrewsbury subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Carl Winchester · On: T. Perry
  4. Fulham U21
    46' Fulham U21 subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. McCoy-Splatt · On: C. Nwoko
  5. Shrewsbury
    51' Shrewsbury Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Nsiala · Assist: J. Shipley
  6. Fulham U21
    57' Fulham U21 Goal · Missed Penalty
    C. Osmand
  7. Fulham U21
    60' Fulham U21 Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Osmand · Assist: J. King
  8. Fulham U21
    65' Fulham U21 Card · Yellow Card
    C. Osmand

    Foul

  9. Fulham U21
    65' Fulham U21 subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Loupalo-Bi · On: L. Gordon
  10. Shrewsbury
    72' Shrewsbury Card · Yellow Card
    G. Lloyd

    Foul

  11. Shrewsbury
    74' Shrewsbury subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Sagoe Jr · On: J. Kayode
  12. Shrewsbury
    78' Shrewsbury Card · Yellow Card
    T. Perry

    Foul

  13. Fulham U21
    85' Fulham U21 subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Kristian Šekularac · On: T. Works
  14. Fulham U21
    85' Fulham U21 subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Osmand · On: C. McFarlane
  15. Fulham U21
    88' Fulham U21 Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Gordon · Assist: J. King
  16. Fulham U21
    90'+3 Fulham U21 subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. King · On: S. Tabares
  17. Fulham U21
    90' Fulham U21 Card · Yellow Card
    Bradley Slade

    Time wasting

Match Stats

Stat Shrewsbury Fulham U21
Fouls 15 11
Pass Accuracy 80% 82%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 21 7
Corners 10 5
Total Passes 347 432
Yellow Cards 3 3
Blocked Shots 7 3
Shots on Target 3 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 11 1
Possession 46% 54%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 278 355
Shots Inside Box 14 4
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 7 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Fulham U21's equalizing goal by C. Osmand in the 60th minute reversed the momentum and set the stage for their victory
  • ▸ L. Gordon's decisive goal in the 88th minute solidified Fulham U21's lead and ensured their win in the EFL Trophy match