Match report

Crewe Stuns Liverpool U21 5-1 in EFL Trophy

Crewe
Crewe
5–1
FT
Liverpool U21
Liverpool U21
Aug 27, 2024

Crewe delivered a stunning 5-1 victory over Liverpool U21 in the EFL Trophy, demonstrating a powerful offensive display. The match saw Crewe score early and often, with goals from F. Roberts, C. Long, R. Cooney, and A. Thibaut. Despite Liverpool U21 equalizing briefly through a penalty by Dominic Corness, Crewe capitalized on missed opportunities and maintained their lead throughout the game.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Crewe 5-1 Liverpool U21
  • • F. Roberts opened the scoring for Crewe in the 3rd minute
  • • Dominic Corness equalized for Liverpool U21 with a penalty in the 10th minute
  • • C. Long scored twice for Crewe, in the 30th and 43rd minutes
  • • R. Cooney and A. Thibaut added to Crewe's lead with goals in the 51st and 74th minutes respectively
  • • Liverpool U21 missed a penalty in the 57th minute

Lineups

Crewe

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 12 F. Marschall (G)
  • 2 R. Cooney (D)
  • 18 J. Connolly (D)
  • 28 L. Billington (D)
  • 24 C. Finney (D)
  • 19 O. Lunt (M)
  • 26 K. Breckin (M)
  • 21 F. Roberts (M)
  • 17 M. Holíček (M)
  • 20 C. Agius (M)
  • 7 C. Long (F)

Substitutes

  • 3 J. Knight-Lebel
  • 14 J. Lankester
  • 6 M. Sanders
  • 11 J. Tabiner
  • 29 A. Thibaut
  • 31 M. Lenarcik
  • 16 L. Sant

Liverpool U21

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 95 H. Davies (G)
  • 59 T. McLaughlin-Miles (D)
  • 57 C. Pinnington (D)
  • 65 A. Nallo (D)
  • 77 J. Norris (D)
  • 70 T. Pilling (M)
  • 79 D. Corness (M)
  • 83 T. Hill (M)
  • 94 M. Laffey (F)
  • 64 K. Figueroa (F)
  • 61 K. Kelly (F)

Substitutes

  • 51 T. Koné-Doherty
  • 90 L. Jonas
  • 86 R. Trueman
  • 71 J. Spearing
  • 99 F. Onanuga
  • 89 D. Esdaille

Timeline

  1. Crewe
    3' Crewe Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Roberts · Assist: M. Holicek
  2. Crewe
    10' Crewe Card · Yellow Card
    James Connolly

    Foul

  3. Liverpool U21
    10' Liverpool U21 Goal · Penalty
    Dominic Corness
  4. Crewe
    30' Crewe Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Long
  5. Crewe
    36' Crewe Card · Yellow Card
    K. Breckin
  6. Crewe
    43' Crewe Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Long · Assist: R. Cooney
  7. Crewe
    46' Crewe subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Billington · On: J. Knight-Lebel
  8. Crewe
    46' Crewe subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Long · On: J. Lankester
  9. Crewe
    51' Crewe Goal · Penalty
    R. Cooney
  10. Liverpool U21
    57' Liverpool U21 Goal · Missed Penalty
    Dominic Corness
  11. Crewe
    63' Crewe subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Holicek · On: M. H. Sanders
  12. Crewe
    63' Crewe subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Finney · On: J. Tabiner
  13. Crewe
    72' Crewe subst · Substitution 5
    Off: F. Roberts · On: A. Thibaut
  14. Liverpool U21
    74' Liverpool U21 subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Figueroa · On: T. Koné-Doherty
  15. Crewe
    74' Crewe Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Thibaut · Assist: K. Breckin
  16. Liverpool U21
    75' Liverpool U21 subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Nallo · On: L. Jonas

Match Stats

Stat Crewe Liverpool U21
Fouls 17 10
Pass Accuracy 80% 82%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 7
Corners 5 0
Total Passes 410 507
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 3 1
Shots on Target 6 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 3
Possession 46% 54%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 326 418
Shots Inside Box 9 5
Saves 2 1
Shots Outside Box 4 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Crewe's early goal by F. Roberts in the 3rd minute set the tone for the match, putting immediate pressure on Liverpool U21
  • ▸ The missed penalty by Dominic Corness in the 57th minute allowed Crewe to maintain their lead and eventually secure a dominant victory