Match report

Charlton Defeats Chelsea U21 3-0 in EFL Trophy

Charlton
Charlton
3–0
FT
Chelsea U21
Chelsea U21
Oct 29, 2024

Charlton demonstrated their dominance in the EFL Trophy with a convincing 3-0 victory over Chelsea U21. M. Leaburn scored twice, with T. Small and T. Taylor providing assists, and T. Campbell netted the third goal late in the match. Despite facing a young Chelsea side, Charlton's solid defense and clinical finishing secured the win.

Key Facts

  • • Charlton 3–0 Chelsea U21 in the EFL Trophy
  • • M. Leaburn scored twice (10' and 52')
  • • T. Campbell scored the third goal (90+4')
  • • Charlton received three yellow cards (H. Rylah, R. Edmonds-Green, T. Taylor)
  • • Chelsea U21 substituted five players in the second half
  • • A. Matos received a yellow card for Chelsea U21

Lineups

Charlton

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 21 A. Maynard-Brewer (G)
  • 19 N. Asiimwe (D)
  • 20 Z. Mitchell (D)
  • 23 R. Edmonds-Green (D)
  • 26 T. Small (D)
  • 10 G. Docherty (M)
  • 12 T. Taylor (M)
  • 17 T. Edun (M)
  • 28 A. Campbell (M)
  • 11 M. Leaburn (F)
  • 36 H. Rylah (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 T. Campbell
  • 14 D. Hylton
  • 38 J. Laqeretabua
  • 13 K. Dixon
  • 6 C. Coventry
  • 3 M. Gillesphey
  • 37 T. Reid

Chelsea U21

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 50 M. Merrick (G)
  • 44 B. Hughes (D)
  • 63 K. Wilson (D)
  • 62 I. Samuels-Smith (D)
  • 43 H. Vale (D)
  • 46 A. Matos (M)
  • 51 S. Rak-Sakyi (M)
  • 49 R. Olise (M)
  • 36 Deivid Washington (M)
  • 32 T. George (M)
  • 76 S. Mheuka (F)

Substitutes

  • 33 K. Dyer
  • 58 J. Morgan
  • 61 R. Russell-Denny
  • 54 T. Akomeah
  • 55 A. Ampah
  • 80 H. Sands
  • 56 S. Boniface

Timeline

  1. Charlton
    10' Charlton Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Leaburn · Assist: T. Small
  2. Charlton
    23' Charlton Card · Yellow Card
    H. Rylah
  3. Charlton
    26' Charlton Card · Yellow Card
    R. Edmonds-Green

    Foul

  4. Chelsea U21
    38' Chelsea U21 Card · Yellow Card
    A. Matos

    Argument

  5. Chelsea U21
    45'+1 Chelsea U21 subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Matos · On: K. Dyer
  6. Charlton
    52' Charlton Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Leaburn · Assist: T. Taylor
  7. Charlton
    55' Charlton Card · Yellow Card
    T. Taylor

    Foul

  8. Chelsea U21
    60' Chelsea U21 subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Deivid Washington · On: Jimmy Morgan
  9. Charlton
    66' Charlton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: H. Rylah · On: T. Campbell
  10. Charlton
    66' Charlton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Leaburn · On: D. Hylton
  11. Chelsea U21
    68' Chelsea U21 subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Rak-Sakyi · On: R. Russell-Denny
  12. Chelsea U21
    68' Chelsea U21 subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Wilson · On: T. Akomeah
  13. Chelsea U21
    69' Chelsea U21 subst · Substitution 5
    Off: T. George · On: A. Ampah
  14. Charlton
    70' Charlton Card · Yellow Card
    D. Hylton

    Foul

  15. Charlton
    86' Charlton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Asiimwe · On: J. Laqeretabua
  16. Charlton
    87' Charlton subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Taylor · On: K. Dixon
  17. Charlton
    90'+4 Charlton Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Campbell · Assist: D. Hylton

Match Stats

Stat Charlton Chelsea U21
Fouls 13 5
Pass Accuracy 70% 80%
Offsides 1 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 15
Corners 7 6
Total Passes 310 485
Yellow Cards 5 1
Blocked Shots 3 6
Shots on Target 8 7
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 2
Possession 40% 60%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 216 389
Shots Inside Box 11 9
Saves 7 5
Shots Outside Box 6 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ M. Leaburn's early goal at 10' set the tone for Charlton's performance, giving them a strong start and confidence boost.
  • ▸ The second goal by M. Leaburn in the 52' further demoralized Chelsea U21, making it difficult for the young Blues to stage a comeback.
  • ▸ T. Campbell's late goal in injury time (90+4') sealed Charlton's victory and showcased their resilience and finishing ability.