Match report
Northampton Defeats Leicester City U21 3-0 in EFL Trophy
Northampton
3–0
FT
Leicester City U21
Nov 5, 2024
Northampton stuns Leicester City U21 with a convincing 3-0 victory in the EFL Trophy. T. Eyoma and N. Dobson were the key scorers for Northampton, leading the team to a dominant performance against the young Foxes squad.
Key Facts
- • Northampton 3–0 Leicester City U21
- • T. Eyoma scores the first goal at 30 minutes
- • N. Dobson scores two goals at 70 and 81 minutes
- • M. Ireland receives a yellow card for Northampton at 58 minutes
- • Multiple substitutions on both sides, with Northampton making strategic changes
Lineups
Northampton
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 13 N. Tzanev (G)
- 38 K. Licorish-Mullings (D)
- 2 T. Magloire (D)
- 25 J. Tomlinson (D)
- 28 T. Eyoma (M)
- 30 S. Chouchane (M)
- 4 J. Sowerby (M)
- 23 W. Hondermarck (M)
- 37 M. Ireland (M)
- 40 N. Dobson (F)
- 19 T. Roberts (F)
Substitutes
- 41 R. Wyatt
- 18 C. McGeehan
- 10 M. Pinnock
- 44 J. Rayfield
- 43 C. Carroll
- 36 J. Dadge
- 29 M. Waghorn
Leicester City U21
Starting XI
- 71 S. Bausor (G)
- 47 J. Wormleighton (D)
- 50 H. Godsmark-Ford (D)
- 57 T. Wilson-Brown (D)
- 77 O. Aluko (D)
- 62 J. Joseph (M)
- 49 H. Cartwright (M)
- 38 O. Ewing (M)
- 34 M. Golding (M)
- 37 W. Alves (F)
- 54 K. Pennant (F)
Substitutes
- 93 J. Monga
- 91 J. Evans
- 73 J. King
- 86 L. Page
- 64 B. Amartey
- 56 D. Hill
- 61 H. French
Timeline
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30' Northampton Goal · Normal GoalT. Eyoma · Assist: S. Chouchane
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46' Northampton subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Sowerby · On: R. Wyatt
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58' Northampton Card · Yellow CardM. Ireland
Foul
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60' Leicester City U21 subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Golding · On: J. Monga
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61' Leicester City U21 subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Wormleighton · On: Jake Evans
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62' Northampton subst · Substitution 2Off: W. Hondermarck · On: Cameron McGeehan
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63' Northampton subst · Substitution 3Off: T. Eyoma · On: Mitchell Pinnock
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70' Northampton Goal · Normal GoalN. Dobson
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71' Leicester City U21 subst · Substitution 3Off: K. Pennant · On: J. King
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76' Leicester City U21 subst · Substitution 4Off: O. Ewing · On: L. Page
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81' Northampton Goal · Normal GoalN. Dobson · Assist: T. Roberts
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84' Northampton subst · Substitution 4Off: S. Chouchane · On: J. Rayfield
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87' Northampton subst · Substitution 5Off: T. Roberts · On: C. Carroll
Match Stats
| Stat | Northampton | Leicester City U21 |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 13 | 9 |
| Pass Accuracy | 73% | 85% |
| Offsides | 3 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 10 | 22 |
| Corners | 1 | 8 |
| Total Passes | 301 | 548 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Blocked Shots | 0 | 13 |
| Shots on Target | 8 | 3 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 2 | 6 |
| Possession | 36% | 64% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 219 | 465 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 16 |
| Saves | 3 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 2 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ T. Eyoma's early goal at 30 minutes set the tone for Northampton's victory
- ▸ N. Dobson's brace, scoring at 70 and 81 minutes, sealed the deal for Northampton, leaving Leicester City U21 struggling to respond