Match report

Everton U21 Defeats Tranmere 3-1 in EFL Trophy

Tranmere
Tranmere
1–3
FT
Everton U21
Everton U21
Aug 20, 2024

Everton U21 secured a 3-1 victory over Tranmere in the EFL Trophy, despite falling behind early to a goal from Tranmere's J. Davison in the 11th minute. The Toffees rallied in the second half, with Beto and Martin Sherif scoring crucial goals to secure the win. Tranmere's early lead and multiple substitutions did not prevent Everton U21 from turning the match around.

Key Facts

  • • Tranmere's J. Davison scored the opening goal in the 11th minute
  • • Tranmere's S. Solomon and J. Davison received yellow cards
  • • Everton U21's C. Whitaker was also shown a yellow card
  • • Everton U21 scored goals from Beto (86') and Martin Sherif (90+5')

Lineups

Tranmere

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 13 J. Murphy (G)
  • 2 C. Norman (D)
  • 5 T. Davies (D)
  • 6 J. Turnbull (D)
  • 3 Z. Bradshaw (D)
  • 21 S. Solomon (M)
  • 24 J. Williams (M)
  • 16 C. Merrie (M)
  • 14 K. Dennis (M)
  • 19 H. Saunders (F)
  • 10 J. Davison (F)

Substitutes

  • 4 B. Walker
  • 23 C. Wood
  • 22 L. O'Connor
  • 30 O. Patrick
  • 18 C. Jennings
  • 8 R. Hendry
  • 1 L. McGee

Everton U21

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 12 João Virgínia (G)
  • 75 R. Dixon (D)
  • 48 W. Tamen (D)
  • 64 R. Welch (D)
  • 73 E. Campbell (D)
  • 29 J. Lindstrøm (M)
  • 44 J. Metcalfe (M)
  • 45 H. Armstrong (M)
  • 57 C. Whitaker (M)
  • 88 F. Okoronkwo (F)
  • 14 Beto (F)

Substitutes

  • 67 M. Sherif
  • 54 J. Butler
  • 49 O. Benjamin
  • 69 L. Butterfield
  • 50 G. Pickford
  • 83 I. Heath
  • 92 C. Bates

Timeline

  1. Tranmere
    11' Tranmere Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Davison · Assist: H. Saunders
  2. Tranmere
    38' Tranmere Card · Yellow Card
    S. Solomon

    Foul

  3. Tranmere
    46' Tranmere subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Tom Davies · On: B. Walker
  4. Tranmere
    46' Tranmere subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Z. Bradshaw · On: Connor Wood
  5. Everton U21
    54' Everton U21 Card · Yellow Card
    C. Whitaker

    Foul

  6. Everton U21
    64' Everton U21 subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Whitaker · On: Martin Sherif
  7. Everton U21
    65' Everton U21 subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Campbell · On: J. Butler
  8. Tranmere
    67' Tranmere subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Turnbull · On: Lee O'Connor
  9. Tranmere
    72' Tranmere Card · Yellow Card
    J. Davison

    Foul

  10. Everton U21
    78' Everton U21 subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Okoronkwo · On: O. Benjamin
  11. Everton U21
    79' Everton U21 subst · Substitution 4
    Off: H. Armstrong · On: L. Butterfield
  12. Tranmere
    79' Tranmere subst · Substitution 5
    Off: H. Saunders · On: C. Jennings
  13. Everton U21
    86' Everton U21 Goal · Normal Goal
    Beto · Assist: Jenson Metcalfe
  14. Everton U21
    90'+5 Everton U21 Goal · Normal Goal
    Martin Sherif · Assist: Beto

Match Stats

Stat Tranmere Everton U21
Fouls 9 9
Pass Accuracy 79% 79%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 21
Corners 8 6
Total Passes 494 388
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 4 4
Shots on Target 4 10
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 7
Possession 56% 44%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 389 305
Shots Inside Box 9 14
Saves 7 2
Shots Outside Box 2 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Everton U21's goal by Beto in the 86th minute shifted momentum and gave them a 2-1 lead
  • ▸ Everton U21's late goal by Martin Sherif in stoppage time solidified their victory