Match report
Stevenage Defeats Crystal Palace U21 1-0 in EFL Trophy Clash
Stevenage
1–0
FT
Crystal Palace U21
Aug 20, 2024
Stevenage held off Crystal Palace U21 to secure a 1-0 victory in their EFL Trophy match, with T. Simpson's goal in the 32nd minute proving decisive. Despite Crystal Palace U21 making several substitutions, Stevenage's defense remained solid throughout the match.
Key Facts
- • T. Simpson scored the only goal for Stevenage in the 32nd minute.
- • Crystal Palace U21 made multiple substitutions, including J. Sheridan for K. Rodney in the 46th minute.
- • Charlie Goode received a yellow card for Stevenage in the 64th minute.
- • L. Thompson substituted for Charlie Goode in the 75th minute.
Lineups
Stevenage
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 25 D. Bouzanis (G)
- 14 K. Smith (D)
- 15 C. Goode (D)
- 16 L. Freestone (D)
- 4 N. Thompson (M)
- 24 B. Thompson (M)
- 18 H. White (M)
- 3 D. Butler (M)
- 10 D. Kemp (F)
- 17 E. List (F)
- 12 T. Simpson (F)
Substitutes
- 35 M. Evans
- 23 L. Thompson
- 2 L. James-Wildin
- 39 R. England
- 38 A. Thornett
- 36 D. Hicks
- 50 M. Woodford
Crystal Palace U21
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 53 J. Izquierdo (G)
- 62 L. Browne (D)
- 50 J. Sheridan (D)
- 70 M. Jemide (D)
- 47 Adler Nascimento (M)
- 55 J. Devenny (M)
- 40 J. Wells-Morrison (M)
- 46 F. Umeh (M)
- 64 A. Agbinone (F)
- 51 R. Mathurin (F)
- 71 J. Umolu (F)
Substitutes
- 42 K. Rodney
- 60 J. Grante
- 45 D. Reid
- 69 R. Cardines
- 63 Z. Marsh
- 59 H. Mustapha
- 66 B. Eastwood
Timeline
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32' Stevenage Goal · Normal GoalT. Simpson
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46' Crystal Palace U21 subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Sheridan · On: K. Rodney
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46' Crystal Palace U21 subst · Substitution 2Off: L. Browne · On: J. Grante
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62' Crystal Palace U21 subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Wells-Morrison · On: D. Reid
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62' Crystal Palace U21 subst · Substitution 4Off: F. Umeh · On: R. Cardines
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64' Stevenage Card · Yellow CardCharlie Goode
Foul
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67' Stevenage subst · Substitution 1Off: T. Simpson · On: M. Evans
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75' Stevenage subst · Substitution 2Off: Charlie Goode · On: L. Thompson
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77' Crystal Palace U21 subst · Substitution 5Off: J. Umolu · On: Z. Marsh
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81' Stevenage subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Butler · On: Luther James-Wildin
Match Stats
| Stat | Stevenage | Crystal Palace U21 |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 18 | 9 |
| Pass Accuracy | 73% | 78% |
| Offsides | 2 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 19 | 10 |
| Corners | 5 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 397 | 432 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Blocked Shots | 6 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 0 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 8 | 6 |
| Possession | 48% | 52% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 288 | 337 |
| Shots Inside Box | 13 | 5 |
| Saves | 0 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ T. Simpson's goal in the 32nd minute gave Stevenage the lead and set the tone for the rest of the match.
- ▸ Stevenage's solid defense, particularly after Charlie Goode's yellow card, helped maintain the lead despite Crystal Palace U21's substitutions and efforts to equalize.