Match report

Brighton U21 Defeats AFC Wimbledon 3-0 in EFL Trophy Clash

AFC Wimbledon
AFC Wimbledon
0–3
FT
Brighton U21
Brighton U21
Oct 29, 2024

Brighton U21 showcased their dominance with a convincing 3-0 victory over AFC Wimbledon in their EFL Trophy match. Goals from C. Vickers, C. Peupion, and R. Moulton propelled Brighton to a commanding lead, while AFC Wimbledon struggled to find an answer to Brighton's attacking prowess. Multiple substitutions and yellow cards highlighted the intensity of the match.

Key Facts

  • • Brighton U21 defeated AFC Wimbledon 3-0 in the EFL Trophy.
  • • C. Vickers scored the first goal in the 56th minute.
  • • C. Peupion added the second goal in the 69th minute.
  • • R. Moulton secured the third goal in the 85th minute.
  • • J. Tilley of AFC Wimbledon received a yellow card in the 69th minute.

Lineups

AFC Wimbledon

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 22 L. Ward (G)
  • 26 R. Harbottle (D)
  • 5 J. O'Toole (D)
  • 33 I. Ogundere (D)
  • 2 H. Biler (M)
  • 8 C. Maycock (M)
  • 27 M. Williams (M)
  • 20 P. Lock (M)
  • 3 J. Furlong (M)
  • 10 J. Kelly (F)
  • 39 J. Pigott (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 J. Tilley
  • 6 R. Johnson
  • 14 M. Stevens
  • 11 J. Neufville
  • 16 J. Ball
  • 34 H. Hedges
  • 1 O. Goodman

Brighton U21

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 38 K. Cahill (G)
  • 60 C. Tasker (D)
  • 44 R. McConville (D)
  • 64 C. Penman (D)
  • 53 J. Slater (D)
  • 65 Z. Albarus (M)
  • 57 J. Knight (M)
  • 46 M. Ifill (M)
  • 56 C. Vickers (M)
  • 32 C. Peupion (M)
  • 52 J. Duffus (F)

Substitutes

  • 73 J. Belmont
  • 67 R. Moulton
  • 86 J. Vickers
  • 66 Y. Owusu
  • 59 H. Mills
  • 68 S. Bashir
  • 62 H. Fisher

Timeline

  1. Brighton U21
    5' Brighton U21 Card · Yellow Card
    J. Knight

    Foul

  2. Brighton U21
    49' Brighton U21 Card · Yellow Card
    M. Ifill

    Time wasting

  3. Brighton U21
    56' Brighton U21 Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Vickers · Assist: C. Tasker
  4. AFC Wimbledon
    61' AFC Wimbledon subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Lock · On: J. Tilley
  5. AFC Wimbledon
    69' AFC Wimbledon Card · Yellow Card
    J. Tilley

    Foul

  6. Brighton U21
    69' Brighton U21 Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Peupion
  7. AFC Wimbledon
    74' AFC Wimbledon subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Harbottle · On: Ryan Johnson
  8. AFC Wimbledon
    74' AFC Wimbledon subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Maycock · On: M. Stevens
  9. AFC Wimbledon
    79' AFC Wimbledon subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Furlong · On: Josh Neufville
  10. Brighton U21
    83' Brighton U21 subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Duffus · On: J. Belmont
  11. Brighton U21
    84' Brighton U21 subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Penman · On: R. Moulton
  12. Brighton U21
    85' Brighton U21 Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Moulton · Assist: M. Ifill
  13. Brighton U21
    89' Brighton U21 subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Ifill · On: Jacob Vickers
  14. Brighton U21
    89' Brighton U21 subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Knight · On: Y. Owusu

Match Stats

Stat AFC Wimbledon Brighton U21
Fouls 10 10
Pass Accuracy 77% 75%
Offsides 3 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 9
Corners 6 6
Total Passes 393 340
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 2 5
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 2
Possession 54% 46%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 303 256
Shots Inside Box 5 7
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 5 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early yellow cards to J. Knight and M. Ifill of Brighton U21 did not hinder their performance, as they continued to dominate the game.
  • ▸ C. Vickers' goal in the 56th minute marked a significant turning point, giving Brighton U21 the lead and momentum.
  • ▸ R. Moulton's third goal in the 85th minute ensured Brighton's victory, leaving AFC Wimbledon unable to mount a comeback.