Match report
Bradford Draws 2-2 with Newcastle United U21 in EFL Trophy Clash
Bradford
2–2
PEN
Newcastle United U21
Sep 3, 2024
Bradford staged a remarkable comeback to draw 2-2 with Newcastle United U21 in their EFL Trophy match. Bradford's O. Sanderson and A. Cook were on target, while Newcastle's B. Parkinson and J. Donaldson scored in the final minutes to secure a draw.
Key Facts
- • B. Parkinson opened the scoring for Newcastle United U21 at 40 minutes with an assist from J. Emerson.
- • O. Sanderson equalized for Bradford at 42 minutes, assisted by C. Oduor.
- • A. Cook gave Bradford the lead with a goal at 75 minutes, assisted by J. Benn.
- • J. Donaldson scored a late equalizer for Newcastle United U21 in the 90th minute, with added time.
- • The match ended in a 2-2 draw, with Bradford holding their ground against Newcastle United U21 in the EFL Trophy.
Lineups
Bradford
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 13 C. Doyle (G)
- 39 C. Diabate (D)
- 5 N. Byrne (D)
- 24 J. Shepherd (D)
- 2 B. Halliday (M)
- 25 J. Adams
- 6 R. Smallwood (M)
- 12 C. Oduor (M)
- 3 L. Richards (M)
- 7 J. Walker (F)
- 21 O. Sanderson (F)
Substitutes
- 9 A. Cook
- 23 B. Pointon
- 16 A. Pattison
- 27 J. Benn
- 14 T. Smith
- 18 C. Kelly
- 1 S. Walker
Newcastle United U21
Formation: 4-5-1
Starting XI
- 73 A. Harris (G)
- 46 C. Thompson (D)
- 43 C. Heffernan (D)
- 47 C. McArthur (D)
- 51 D. Charlton (D)
- 48 A. Harrison (M)
- 69 A. Munda (M)
- 45 E. Stanton (M)
- 42 J. Turner-Cooke (M)
- 53 J. Emerson (M)
- 44 B. Parkinson (F)
Substitutes
- 52 J. Donaldson
- 38 J. Huntley
- 81 G. Bloomer
- 50 S. Bailey
- 57 R. Powell
- 74 A. Harrison
- 56 H. Powell
Timeline
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40' Newcastle United U21 Goal · Normal GoalB. Parkinson · Assist: J. Emerson
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42' Bradford Goal · Normal GoalO. Sanderson · Assist: C. Oduor
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60' Newcastle United U21 subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Harrison · On: J. Donaldson
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64' Bradford subst · Substitution 1Off: O. Sanderson · On: A. Cook
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64' Bradford subst · Substitution 2Off: Joe Adams · On: Bobby Pointon
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64' Bradford subst · Substitution 3Off: R. Smallwood · On: A. Pattison
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65' Bradford subst · Substitution 4Off: B. Halliday · On: J. Benn
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75' Newcastle United U21 subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Munda · On: J. Huntley
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75' Bradford Goal · Normal GoalA. Cook · Assist: J. Benn
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81' Newcastle United U21 Card · Yellow CardCharlie McArthur
Foul
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83' Bradford subst · Substitution 5Off: C. Oduor · On: Tyler Smith
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88' Newcastle United U21 subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Emerson · On: G. Bloomer
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90'+2 Newcastle United U21 Goal · Normal GoalJ. Donaldson
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120'+9 Newcastle United U21 Goal · PenaltyJ. Donaldson
Penalty Shootout
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120'+10 Bradford Goal · Missed PenaltyA. Cook
Penalty Shootout
Match Stats
| Stat | Bradford | Newcastle United U21 |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 14 | 6 |
| Pass Accuracy | 87% | 83% |
| Offsides | 3 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 24 | 7 |
| Corners | 7 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 569 | 493 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 6 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 8 | 4 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 10 | 3 |
| Possession | 55% | 45% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 494 | 408 |
| Shots Inside Box | 11 | 4 |
| Saves | 1 | 6 |
| Shots Outside Box | 13 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Newcastle United U21 took the lead with B. Parkinson's goal in the 40th minute, but Bradford quickly responded with O. Sanderson's equalizer just two minutes later.
- ▸ At 75 minutes, A. Cook's goal put Bradford ahead, showcasing their resilience. However, Newcastle United U21's late goal by J. Donaldson in the 90th minute secured the draw.