Match report
Crystal Palace U21 Defeats Gillingham 3-1 in EFL Trophy
Gillingham
1–3
FT
Crystal Palace U21
Sep 24, 2024
Crystal Palace U21 demonstrated their youthful prowess by securing a 3-1 victory over Gillingham in the EFL Trophy, with three goals in the first half setting the tone. The match saw Crystal Palace take the lead early through J. Umolu and F. Umeh, before H. Mustapha extended their lead. Gillingham managed to score a consolation goal through M. Wyllie in the second half, but it was not enough to overcome the deficit. The match also featured a missed penalty from Crystal Palace's A. Agbinone, whic
Key Facts
- • Final score: Gillingham 1-3 Crystal Palace U21
- • Goals: J. Umolu (25'), F. Umeh (39'), H. Mustapha (52') for Crystal Palace; M. Wyllie (80') for Gillingham
- • Assists: S. Grehan (2 goals)
- • Substitutions: Gillingham made five subs, Crystal Palace made three
- • Yellow cards: A. Little (24'), S. Ogie (55'), H. Waldock (59') for Gillingham; H. Mustapha (60'), S. Grehan (61'), A. Agbinone (87') for Crystal Palace
Lineups
Gillingham
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 13 L. Ashby-Hammond (G)
- 2 R. Hutton (D)
- 31 A. Giles (D)
- 12 O. Hawkins (D)
- 40 H. Webster (D)
- 8 A. Little (M)
- 21 E. Williams (M)
- 7 J. Nolan (M)
- 10 J. Williams (M)
- 24 J. Wakeling (M)
- 18 M. Wyllie (F)
Substitutes
- 29 J. Gbode
- 22 S. Ogie
- 42 H. Waldock
- 17 J. Clarke
- 34 S. Skipper
- 33 T. Holtam
- 3 M. Clark
Crystal Palace U21
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 41 L. Moulden (G)
- 39 S. Grehan (D)
- 4 R. Holding (D)
- 70 M. Jemide (D)
- 58 C. Kporha (M)
- 42 K. Rodney (M)
- 55 J. Devenny (M)
- 46 F. Umeh (M)
- 59 H. Mustapha (F)
- 64 A. Agbinone (F)
- 71 J. Umolu (F)
Substitutes
- 63 Z. Marsh
- 65 J. Gibbard
- 62 L. Browne
- 60 J. Grante
- 53 J. Izquierdo
- 47 Adler Nascimento
- 61 C. Austin
Timeline
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24' Gillingham Card · Yellow CardA. Little
Foul
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25' Crystal Palace U21 Goal · Normal GoalJ. Umolu · Assist: S. Grehan
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39' Crystal Palace U21 Goal · Normal GoalF. Umeh · Assist: S. Grehan
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46' Gillingham subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Nolan · On: J. Gbode
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46' Gillingham subst · Substitution 2Off: R. Hutton · On: S. Ogie
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46' Gillingham subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Little · On: H. Waldock
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52' Crystal Palace U21 Goal · Normal GoalH. Mustapha
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55' Gillingham Card · Yellow CardS. Ogie
Foul
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59' Gillingham Card · Yellow CardH. Waldock
Foul
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60' Crystal Palace U21 Card · Yellow CardH. Mustapha
Argument
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61' Crystal Palace U21 Card · Yellow CardS. Grehan
Foul
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71' Gillingham subst · Substitution 4Off: Jonathan Williams · On: Jayden Clarke
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71' Crystal Palace U21 subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Umolu · On: Z. Marsh
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80' Gillingham Goal · Normal GoalM. Wyllie · Assist: J. Gbode
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83' Crystal Palace U21 Goal · Missed PenaltyA. Agbinone
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83' Gillingham subst · Substitution 5Off: E. Williams · On: S. Skipper
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83' Crystal Palace U21 subst · Substitution 2Off: H. Mustapha · On: J. Gibbard
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87' Crystal Palace U21 Card · Yellow CardA. Agbinone
Argument
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90'+1 Crystal Palace U21 subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Agbinone · On: L. Browne
Match Stats
| Stat | Gillingham | Crystal Palace U21 |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 13 |
| Pass Accuracy | 78% | 77% |
| Offsides | 0 | 4 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 14 | 19 |
| Corners | 9 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 509 | 376 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 7 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 12 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 5 |
| Possession | 58% | 42% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 398 | 288 |
| Shots Inside Box | 12 | 14 |
| Saves | 8 | 0 |
| Shots Outside Box | 2 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Crystal Palace U21's early goals by J. Umolu and F. Umeh within the first 39 minutes set the tone for the match, putting Gillingham on the back foot.
- ▸ H. Mustapha's goal just after the half-hour mark extended Crystal Palace's lead, solidifying their control of the game despite facing a Gillingham side that made three quick substitutions in the 46th minute.