Match report

Accrington ST Defeats Everton U21 2-1 in EFL Trophy

Accrington ST
Accrington ST
2–1
FT
Everton U21
Everton U21
Oct 29, 2024

Accrington ST secured a vital 2-1 victory against Everton U21 in the EFL Trophy. The game featured an early own goal by Chris Whitaker for Accrington, followed by a quick equalizer from Harry Armstrong of Everton. Accrington's Jonathan Woods scored the winning goal in the second half, helping the side hold off a strong Everton comeback attempt.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Accrington ST 2–1 Everton U21
  • • Own Goal (12') by Chris Whitaker (Accrington ST)
  • • Goal (28') by Harry Armstrong (Everton U21)
  • • Goal (59') by Jonathan Woods (Accrington ST)
  • • Substitutions: F. Wilkinson for J. Batty (Accrington ST), M. Apter for H. Armstrong (Everton U21), L. Williams for S. Conneely (Accrington ST)

Lineups

Accrington ST

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Kelly (G)
  • 26 C. Hall (D)
  • 28 S. Conneely (D)
  • 15 A. Pickles (D)
  • 38 C. O'Brien (M)
  • 27 L. Trickett (M)
  • 14 N. Khumbeni (M)
  • 16 J. Batty (M)
  • 11 J. Knowles (F)
  • 45 A. Hunter (F)
  • 39 J. Woods (F)

Substitutes

  • 33 F. Wilkinson
  • 32 L. Williams
  • 19 A. Popoola
  • 31 F. Tunstall
  • 34 S. Sohna
  • 35 R. Alston
  • 21 J. Rogerson

Everton U21

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 63 Ž. Leban (G)
  • 75 R. Dixon
  • 76 J. Tierney (D)
  • 90 A. Thomas (D)
  • 77 O. Samuels-Smith (D)
  • 91 J. Beaumont-Clark (M)
  • 45 H. Armstrong (M)
  • 69 L. Butterfield (M)
  • 83 I. Heath (M)
  • 49 O. Benjamin (F)
  • 57 C. Whitaker (F)

Substitutes

  • 65 M. Apter
  • 72 B. Moonan
  • 79 O. Barker
  • 47 F. Barnsley
  • 78 J. van Schoor
  • 85 J. Patterson

Timeline

  1. Accrington ST
    12' Accrington ST subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Batty · On: F. Wilkinson
  2. Accrington ST
    24' Accrington ST Goal · Own Goal
    C. Whitaker
  3. Everton U21
    28' Everton U21 Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Armstrong · Assist: O. Benjamin
  4. Everton U21
    30' Everton U21 Card · Yellow Card
    O. Benjamin

    Foul

  5. Accrington ST
    31' Accrington ST Card · Yellow Card
    S. Conneely

    Foul

  6. Accrington ST
    41' Accrington ST Card · Yellow Card
    A. Hunter

    Foul

  7. Accrington ST
    59' Accrington ST Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Woods · Assist: C. O'Brien
  8. Accrington ST
    72' Accrington ST Card · Yellow Card
    F. Wilkinson

    Foul

  9. Everton U21
    73' Everton U21 subst · Substitution 1
    Off: H. Armstrong · On: M. Apter
  10. Accrington ST
    76' Accrington ST subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Conneely · On: L. Williams
  11. Everton U21
    84' Everton U21 subst · Substitution 2
    Off: O. Samuels-Smith · On: B. Moonan
  12. Everton U21
    84' Everton U21 subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Beaumont-Clark · On: O. Barker
  13. Accrington ST
    90'+4 Accrington ST subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Knowles · On: A. Popoola
  14. Accrington ST
    90'+4 Accrington ST subst · Substitution 4
    Off: N. Khumbeni · On: F. Tunstall
  15. Accrington ST
    90'+4 Accrington ST subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Hunter · On: S. Sohna

Match Stats

Stat Accrington ST Everton U21
Fouls 10 11
Pass Accuracy 73% 75%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 16
Corners 5 9
Total Passes 327 378
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 3 5
Shots on Target 3 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 8 8
Possession 47% 53%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 240 284
Shots Inside Box 5 10
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 9 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Chris Whitaker's own goal in the 24th minute gave Accrington an early lead, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ Everton equalized through Harry Armstrong's goal just four minutes later, creating a balanced competition.
  • ▸ Jonathan Woods' goal in the 59th minute proved decisive, allowing Accrington to manage the game's momentum and secure the victory.