Match report
Rotherham Defeats Newcastle United U21 3-1 in EFL Trophy
Rotherham
3–1
FT
Newcastle United U21
Oct 8, 2024
Rotherham dominated Newcastle United U21, securing a 3-1 victory in their EFL Trophy match. J. Hugill led the charge with two goals, while E. Osong added another for Rotherham. Newcastle managed a consolation through J. Emerson but could not prevent the defeat.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Rotherham 3–1 Newcastle United U21
- • J. Hugill scored twice for Rotherham at 20' and 45'+2'
- • E. Osong netted the third goal for Rotherham at 82'
- • J. Emerson scored the only goal for Newcastle United U21 at 59'
- • Rotherham had 5 yellow cards, Newcastle United U21 had 2
Lineups
Rotherham
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 20 D. Phillips (G)
- 2 J. Rafferty (D)
- 39 H. Duncan (D)
- 16 Z. Jules (D)
- 3 C. Bramall (D)
- 23 J. Holmes (M)
- 17 S. McWilliams (M)
- 7 J. Powell (M)
- 21 J. Hungbo (M)
- 10 J. Hugill (F)
- 19 E. Osong (F)
Substitutes
- 27 C. Tiéhi
- 35 B. Hatton
- 37 J. Hull
- 38 K. Richardson
- 8 S. Nombe
- 6 R. James
- 1 C. Dawson
Newcastle United U21
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 73 A. Harris (G)
- 46 C. Thompson (D)
- 43 C. Heffernan (D)
- 47 C. McArthur (D)
- 37 A. Murphy (D)
- 69 A. Munda (M)
- 49 T. Hernes (M)
- 42 J. Turner-Cooke (M)
- 53 J. Emerson (F)
- 52 J. Donaldson (F)
- 44 B. Parkinson (F)
Substitutes
- 78 S. Neave
- 38 J. Huntley
- 55 D. Palmer
- 48 A. Harrison
- 57 R. Powell
- 80 W. Anderson
- 51 D. Charlton
Timeline
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20' Rotherham Goal · Normal GoalJ. Hugill · Assist: C. Bramall
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31' Rotherham Card · Yellow CardJ. Holmes
Foul
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41' Rotherham Card · Yellow CardHarrison Duncan
Foul
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45'+2 Rotherham Goal · Normal GoalJ. Hugill · Assist: J. Holmes
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46' Rotherham subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Powell · On: C. Tiéhi
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46' Rotherham subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Rafferty · On: B. Hatton
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53' Newcastle United U21 Card · Yellow CardCiaran Thompson
Foul
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56' Rotherham Card · Yellow CardC. Bramall
Foul
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59' Newcastle United U21 Goal · Normal GoalJ. Emerson
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62' Rotherham Card · Yellow CardB. Hatton
Handball
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62' Newcastle United U21 subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Donaldson · On: S. Neave
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62' Newcastle United U21 subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Munda · On: J. Huntley
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63' Rotherham Card · Yellow CardS. McWilliams
Foul
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71' Rotherham subst · Substitution 3Off: Harrison Duncan · On: J. Hull
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72' Rotherham Card · Yellow CardJ. Hugill
Foul
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82' Rotherham Goal · Normal GoalE. Osong · Assist: C. Bramall
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83' Newcastle United U21 subst · Substitution 3Off: B. Parkinson · On: D. Palmer
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83' Newcastle United U21 subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Turner-Cooke · On: A. Harrison
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85' Rotherham subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Hungbo · On: K. Richardson
Match Stats
| Stat | Rotherham | Newcastle United U21 |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 18 | 8 |
| Pass Accuracy | 81% | 82% |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 17 | 5 |
| Corners | 12 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 414 | 457 |
| Yellow Cards | 6 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 3 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 1 |
| Possession | 49% | 51% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 334 | 373 |
| Shots Inside Box | 10 | 3 |
| Saves | 2 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 7 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ J. Hugill's early goal at 20' set the tone for Rotherham's dominant performance.
- ▸ Rotherham's second goal by Hugill just before halftime at 45'+2' solidified their lead, despite Newcastle's late push.
- ▸ E. Osong's third goal at 82' sealed the victory for Rotherham, leaving Newcastle with a consolation goal only.