Match report

Peterborough Defeats Crystal Palace U21 4-1 in EFL Trophy

Peterborough
Peterborough
4–1
FT
Crystal Palace U21
Crystal Palace U21
Nov 5, 2024

Peterborough put in a dominant performance to defeat Crystal Palace U21 4-1 in the EFL Trophy. Goals from A. Odoh, C. Hayes, Harley Mills, and another Odoh goal ensured Peterborough's victory. Crystal Palace U21 found their only goal through Z. Marsh. The victory solidifies Peterborough's position in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • Peterborough 4-1 Crystal Palace U21
  • • Goals: A. Odoh (2), C. Hayes, Harley Mills
  • • Crystal Palace U21 Goal: Z. Marsh
  • • Substitutions: Multiple for Peterborough, including J. Randall, Harley Mills, and O. Rose
  • • Yellow Cards: D. O'Brien-Brady, Archie Collins (Peterborough)

Lineups

Peterborough

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 N. Bilokapić (G)
  • 33 J. Dornelly (D)
  • 37 E. Fernandez (D)
  • 15 G. Nevett (D)
  • 21 J. Sparkes (D)
  • 35 D. O'Brien-Brady (M)
  • 8 R. De Havilland (M)
  • 18 C. Hayes (M)
  • 9 C. Conn-Clarke (M)
  • 10 A. Odoh (M)
  • 7 M. Mothersille (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 J. Randall
  • 34 H. Mills
  • 17 R. Jones
  • 4 A. Collins
  • 40 O. Rose
  • 13 W. Blackmore
  • 16 D. Ajiboye

Crystal Palace U21

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 53 J. Izquierdo (G)
  • 39 S. Grehan (D)
  • 4 R. Holding (D)
  • 70 M. Jemide (D)
  • 68 F. Marjoram (M)
  • 62 L. Browne (M)
  • 61 C. Austin (M)
  • 65 J. Gibbard (M)
  • 59 H. Mustapha (F)
  • 71 J. Umolu (F)
  • 63 Z. Marsh (F)

Substitutes

  • 73 J. Derry
  • 60 J. Grante
  • 43 V. Akinwale
  • 50 J. Sheridan
  • 66 B. Eastwood
  • 79 S. Williams
  • 69 R. Cardines

Timeline

  1. Peterborough
    34' Peterborough Card · Yellow Card
    D. O'Brien-Brady

    Foul

  2. Peterborough
    49' Peterborough Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Odoh · Assist: C. Hayes
  3. Peterborough
    59' Peterborough Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Hayes
  4. Peterborough
    60' Peterborough subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Conn-Clarke · On: J. Randall
  5. Peterborough
    60' Peterborough subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Jack Sparkes · On: Harley Mills
  6. Peterborough
    60' Peterborough subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Mothersille · On: Ricky-Jade Jones
  7. Peterborough
    60' Peterborough subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. De Havilland · On: Archie Collins
  8. Crystal Palace U21
    62' Crystal Palace U21 Goal · Normal Goal
    Z. Marsh · Assist: H. Mustapha
  9. Crystal Palace U21
    63' Crystal Palace U21 subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Austin · On: J. Derry
  10. Peterborough
    65' Peterborough Card · Yellow Card
    Archie Collins

    Foul

  11. Peterborough
    80' Peterborough Goal · Normal Goal
    Harley Mills · Assist: J. Randall
  12. Peterborough
    82' Peterborough subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Emmanuel Fernandez · On: O. Rose
  13. Peterborough
    87' Peterborough Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Odoh · Assist: C. Hayes
  14. Crystal Palace U21
    90' Crystal Palace U21 subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Gibbard · On: J. Grante

Match Stats

Stat Peterborough Crystal Palace U21
Fouls 6 11
Pass Accuracy 86% 76%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 19 9
Corners 7 1
Total Passes 533 380
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 2 3
Shots on Target 10 5
xG — —
Shots off Target 7 1
Possession 59% 41%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 457 290
Shots Inside Box 14 8
Saves 4 5
Shots Outside Box 5 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ C. Hayes and A. Odoh's early goals set the tone for Peterborough, establishing a strong lead before half-time.
  • ▸ Harley Mills' goal in the 80th minute solidified Peterborough's dominance and sealed the victory, despite Crystal Palace U21's attempt to rally.