Match report

Chelsea U21 Edges Bromley 3-2 in EFL Trophy Thriller

Bromley
Bromley
2–3
FT
Chelsea U21
Chelsea U21
Sep 24, 2024

Chelsea U21 secured a hard-fought victory over Bromley, prevailing 3-2 in the EFL Trophy. Early goals from D. McNeilly and H. Vale gave the young Blues a commanding lead, but Bromley fought back with two goals of their own, showcasing their resilience. Despite Bromley's valiant efforts, Chelsea's third goal late in the game sealed their win.

Key Facts

  • • Chelsea U21 scored first through D. McNeilly in the 3rd minute
  • • Bromley equalized through L. Amantchi in the 6th minute
  • • H. Vale put Chelsea U21 back in the lead with a goal in the 27th minute
  • • Bromley's Ashley Charles scored a crucial goal in the 81st minute
  • • Chelsea U21's H. Vale scored the winning goal in the 77th minute

Lineups

Bromley

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 12 S. Long (G)
  • 5 O. Sowunmi (D)
  • 15 T. Foran (D)
  • 30 I. Odutayo (D)
  • 22 C. Congreve (M)
  • 8 L. Leigh (M)
  • 4 A. Charles (M)
  • 23 B. Topalloj (M)
  • 11 L. Dennis (F)
  • 10 M. Dinanga (F)
  • 19 L. Amantchi (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 J. Arthurs
  • 44 J. Thomas
  • 37 N. Paul-Lavely
  • 29 O. Olomola
  • 36 G. Penn
  • 38 F. Moralee
  • 1 G. Smith

Chelsea U21

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 50 M. Merrick (G)
  • 44 B. Hughes (D)
  • 63 K. Wilson (D)
  • 54 T. Akomeah (D)
  • 49 R. Olise (M)
  • 46 A. Matos (M)
  • 33 K. Dyer (M)
  • 62 I. Samuels-Smith (M)
  • 43 H. Vale (F)
  • 57 D. McNeilly (F)
  • 76 S. Mheuka (F)

Substitutes

  • 55 A. Ampah
  • 58 J. Morgan
  • 56 S. Boniface
  • 61 R. Russell-Denny
  • 51 S. Rak-Sakyi
  • 60 K. Crampton
  • 52 Z. Silcott-Duberry

Timeline

  1. Chelsea U21
    3' Chelsea U21 Goal · Normal Goal
    D. McNeilly
  2. Bromley
    6' Bromley Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Amantchi
  3. Bromley
    22' Bromley Card · Yellow Card
    I. Odutayo

    Foul

  4. Chelsea U21
    27' Chelsea U21 Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Vale
  5. Chelsea U21
    35' Chelsea U21 Card · Yellow Card
    D. McNeilly

    Argument

  6. Bromley
    46' Bromley subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Dennis · On: J. Arthurs
  7. Bromley
    64' Bromley Card · Yellow Card
    L. Leigh

    Foul

  8. Bromley
    71' Bromley subst · Substitution 2
    Off: I. Odutayo · On: Josh Thomas
  9. Bromley
    71' Bromley subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Dinanga · On: N. Paul-Lavely
  10. Bromley
    71' Bromley subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Leigh · On: O. Olomola
  11. Chelsea U21
    72' Chelsea U21 subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. McNeilly · On: A. Ampah
  12. Chelsea U21
    77' Chelsea U21 subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Mheuka · On: Jimmy Morgan
  13. Chelsea U21
    77' Chelsea U21 Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Vale · Assist: B. Hughes
  14. Bromley
    81' Bromley Goal · Normal Goal
    Ashley Charles · Assist: C. Congreve

Match Stats

Stat Bromley Chelsea U21
Fouls 14 13
Pass Accuracy 78% 83%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 21
Corners 6 3
Total Passes 399 454
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 3 7
Shots on Target 4 10
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 4
Possession 47% 53%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 313 377
Shots Inside Box 9 15
Saves 6 2
Shots Outside Box 1 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ D. McNeilly's early goal for Chelsea U21 set the tone, but Bromley's quick response by L. Amantchi levelled the score
  • ▸ H. Vale's second goal for Chelsea U21 in the 77th minute was crucial, securing the lead as Bromley's fightback was impressive but not enough