Match report

Cambridge United Defeats Chelsea U21 1-0 in EFL Trophy

Cambridge United
Cambridge United
1–0
FT
Chelsea U21
Chelsea U21
Nov 5, 2024

Cambridge United stunned Chelsea U21 with a 1-0 victory in the EFL Trophy, thanks to a goal by A. Kaunda. The match featured multiple substitutions and a missed penalty by D. Andrew. Despite Chelsea's efforts, Cambridge's defense remained solid, holding off the youth team.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Cambridge United 1 - Chelsea U21 0
  • • Goal: A. Kaunda (74')
  • • Missed Penalty: D. Andrew (48')
  • • Yellow Cards: L. Bennett (Cambridge United), K. Dyer (Chelsea U21)
  • • Substitutions: E. Kachunga, G. McConnell, P. Digby (Cambridge United); D. McNeilly, R. Russell-Denny, Jimmy Morgan, K. Wilson (Chelsea U21)

Lineups

Cambridge United

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Stevens (G)
  • 2 L. Bennett (D)
  • 16 Z. Rossi (D)
  • 29 C. O'Riordan (D)
  • 6 K. Watts (D)
  • 3 D. Andrew (D)
  • 30 G. McConnell (M)
  • 24 J. Cousins (M)
  • 10 E. Kachunga (M)
  • 37 A. Kaunda (F)
  • 34 B. Njoku (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 J. Brophy
  • 4 P. Digby
  • 14 K. Smith
  • 9 D. Nlundulu
  • 41 R. Bulakio
  • 31 L. Chadwick
  • 5 M. Morrison

Chelsea U21

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 47 L. Bergström (G)
  • 44 B. Hughes (D)
  • 63 K. Wilson (D)
  • 59 H. Murray-Campbell (D)
  • 49 R. Olise (M)
  • 33 K. Dyer (M)
  • 61 R. Russell-Denny (M)
  • 62 I. Samuels-Smith (M)
  • 57 D. McNeilly (F)
  • 43 H. Vale (F)
  • 58 J. Morgan (F)

Substitutes

  • 76 S. Mheuka
  • 55 A. Ampah
  • 36 Deivid Washington
  • 41 Z. Sturge
  • 52 Z. Silcott-Duberry
  • 50 M. Merrick
  • 54 T. Akomeah

Timeline

  1. Cambridge United
    46' Cambridge United subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Kachunga · On: J. Brophy
  2. Cambridge United
    46' Cambridge United subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. McConnell · On: P. Digby
  3. Cambridge United
    48' Cambridge United Goal · Missed Penalty
    D. Andrew
  4. Chelsea U21
    51' Chelsea U21 Card · Yellow Card
    K. Dyer

    Foul

  5. Chelsea U21
    60' Chelsea U21 subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. McNeilly · On: S. Mheuka
  6. Cambridge United
    62' Cambridge United subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Digby · On: Korey Smith
  7. Chelsea U21
    68' Chelsea U21 subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Russell-Denny · On: A. Ampah
  8. Cambridge United
    74' Cambridge United Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Kaunda
  9. Cambridge United
    75' Cambridge United subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Cousins · On: D. Nlundulu
  10. Cambridge United
    76' Cambridge United subst · Substitution 5
    Off: B. Njoku · On: R. Bulakio
  11. Chelsea U21
    81' Chelsea U21 subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Jimmy Morgan · On: Deivid Washington
  12. Chelsea U21
    81' Chelsea U21 subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Wilson · On: Z. Sturge
  13. Cambridge United
    90'+3 Cambridge United Card · Yellow Card
    L. Bennett

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Cambridge United Chelsea U21
Fouls 14 14
Pass Accuracy 75% 82%
Offsides 2 5
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 9
Corners 6 2
Total Passes 404 535
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 2 4
Shots on Target 10 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 3
Possession 44% 56%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 305 437
Shots Inside Box 11 6
Saves 2 8
Shots Outside Box 7 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Cambridge United's goal by A. Kaunda at 74' shifted momentum in their favor, breaking Chelsea U21's resistance and securing the lead.
  • ▸ The missed penalty by D. Andrew at 48' proved crucial, as it allowed Chelsea U21 to remain in the game without falling behind.