Match report

Nottingham Forest U21 Defeats Carlisle 2-1 in EFL Trophy

Carlisle
Carlisle
1–2
FT
Nottingham Forest U21
Nottingham Forest U21
Sep 3, 2024

Nottingham Forest U21 secured a narrow 2-1 victory over Carlisle in the EFL Trophy, demonstrating resilient play and crucial late-game performance. The match saw a goal from J. Gardner in the 31st minute, a response from J. Allan for Carlisle in the 88th minute, and a final strike by A. Whitehall for Nottingham Forest U21 in the 94th minute. Despite multiple substitutions and a yellow card each, Nottingham Forest U21 managed to secure the win.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Carlisle 1–2 Nottingham Forest U21
  • • First Goal: J. Gardner (Nottingham Forest U21) - 31st minute
  • • Carlisle's Goal: J. Allan - 88th minute
  • • Second Goal: A. Whitehall (Nottingham Forest U21) - 94th minute
  • • Yellow Cards: K. McAdam (Nottingham Forest U21) - 60th minute, H. Neal (Carlisle) - 90th minute (in extra time)

Lineups

Carlisle

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 G. Breeze (G)
  • 18 J. Ellis (D)
  • 5 S. Lavelle (D)
  • 22 J. Mellish (D)
  • 3 C. Harper (D)
  • 21 D. McGeouch (M)
  • 17 H. Neal (M)
  • 24 D. Sadi (M)
  • 31 S. Hetherington (M)
  • 14 D. Adu-Adjei (M)
  • 29 L. Armstrong (F)

Substitutes

  • 32 F. O'Donoghue
  • 20 B. Williams
  • 28 A. Fitzpatrick
  • 27 J. Allan
  • 25 A. Dudik
  • 1 H. Lewis
  • 10 C. Wyke

Nottingham Forest U21

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 63 A. Bott (G)
  • 45 F. Back (D)
  • 44 Z. Abbott (D)
  • 64 B. Hammond (D)
  • 55 J. Powell (D)
  • 59 B. Perry (M)
  • 58 J. Perkins (M)
  • 76 J. Sinclair (M)
  • 66 J. Nadin (M)
  • 70 K. McAdam (M)
  • 53 J. Gardner (F)

Substitutes

  • 98 J. Newton
  • 67 Jack Thompson
  • 71 A. Whitehall
  • 51 S. Cahill
  • 77 D. Modupe
  • 61 H. Griffiths
  • 74 C. Brown

Timeline

  1. Nottingham Forest U21
    31' Nottingham Forest U21 Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Gardner
  2. Nottingham Forest U21
    46' Nottingham Forest U21 subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Perry · On: J. Newton
  3. Carlisle
    46' Carlisle subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Harper · On: Ben Williams
  4. Nottingham Forest U21
    60' Nottingham Forest U21 Card · Yellow Card
    K. McAdam

    Foul

  5. Nottingham Forest U21
    70' Nottingham Forest U21 subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Gardner · On: Jack Thompson
  6. Carlisle
    77' Carlisle subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Hetherington · On: A. Fitzpatrick
  7. Carlisle
    83' Carlisle subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Lavelle · On: J. Allan
  8. Nottingham Forest U21
    84' Nottingham Forest U21 subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Nadin · On: A. Whitehall
  9. Carlisle
    88' Carlisle Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Allan · Assist: D. Adu-Adjei
  10. Carlisle
    90'+1 Carlisle Card · Yellow Card
    H. Neal

    Foul

  11. Nottingham Forest U21
    90'+4 Nottingham Forest U21 Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Whitehall · Assist: K. McAdam

Match Stats

Stat Carlisle Nottingham Forest U21
Fouls 11 13
Pass Accuracy 87% 80%
Offsides 2 6
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 25 6
Corners 5 0
Total Passes 606 406
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 5 1
Shots on Target 7 5
xG — —
Shots off Target 13 0
Possession 60% 40%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 527 324
Shots Inside Box 16 4
Saves 3 6
Shots Outside Box 9 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Nottingham Forest U21 took the lead in the 31st minute through J. Gardner, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ Carlisle's equalizer by J. Allan in the 88th minute brought the match to a tense finale.
  • ▸ The late goal by A. Whitehall in the 94th minute secured Nottingham Forest U21's victory, providing a decisive momentum shift in their favor.