Match report

Lincoln Stuns Manchester City U21 5-0 in EFL Trophy

Lincoln
Lincoln
5–0
FT
Manchester City U21
Manchester City U21
Nov 12, 2024

Lincoln delivered a stunning performance, defeating Manchester City U21 5-0 in the EFL Trophy. The Imps' attack was relentless, scoring through F. Draper, B. Cadamarteri, R. Street, Z. Okoro, and J. J. McKiernan. Manchester City's U21 side struggled to cope with Lincoln's pace and precision.

Key Facts

  • • Lincoln scored five goals, with contributions from F. Draper, B. Cadamarteri, R. Street, Z. Okoro, and J. J. McKiernan.
  • • Manchester City U21 received a yellow card for a foul committed by F. Alfa-Ruprecht.
  • • Lincoln had multiple substitutions, including J. Moylan, who was substituted for E. Hamilton.
  • • The match was part of the EFL Trophy competition.

Lineups

Lincoln

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 21 J. Pardington (G)
  • 16 D. Jefferies (D)
  • 26 O. Gallagher (D)
  • 2 T. Darikwa (D)
  • 17 D. Duffy (D)
  • 28 J. Moylan (M)
  • 10 J. McKiernan (M)
  • 29 R. Street (M)
  • 34 F. Draper (M)
  • 36 Z. Okoro (M)
  • 9 B. Cadamarteri (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 S. Roughan
  • 27 J. Makama
  • 11 E. Hamilton
  • 18 B. House
  • 14 C. McGrandles
  • 15 P. O'Connor
  • 1 G. Wickens

Manchester City U21

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 69 M. Hudson (G)
  • 89 M. Hendersson-Hall (D)
  • 95 L. Samuel (D)
  • 66 J. Simpson-Pusey (D)
  • 97 J. Wilson-Esbrand (D)
  • 81 J. Heskey (M)
  • 75 N. O'Reilly (M)
  • 57 M. Okeke (M)
  • 85 F. Alfa-Ruprecht (F)
  • 65 W. Dickson (F)
  • 99 E. Lawrence (F)

Substitutes

  • 59 C. Gray
  • 77 J. Oboavwoduo
  • 54 S. Naylor
  • 63 D. Mukasa
  • 48 B. Nfonkeu
  • 92 F. Grigg

Timeline

  1. Lincoln
    6' Lincoln Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Draper · Assist: J. J. McKiernan
  2. Manchester City U21
    28' Manchester City U21 Card · Yellow Card
    F. Alfa-Ruprecht

    Foul

  3. Lincoln
    41' Lincoln Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Cadamarteri · Assist: J. Moylan
  4. Lincoln
    45'+3 Lincoln Card · Yellow Card
    J. Moylan

    Foul

  5. Manchester City U21
    46' Manchester City U21 subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Simpson-Pusey · On: C. Gray
  6. Lincoln
    46' Lincoln subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Draper · On: J. Makama
  7. Lincoln
    49' Lincoln Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Street · Assist: S. Roughan
  8. Lincoln
    56' Lincoln subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Moylan · On: E. Hamilton
  9. Lincoln
    60' Lincoln Goal · Normal Goal
    Z. Okoro · Assist: S. Roughan
  10. Lincoln
    64' Lincoln subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Street · On: B. House
  11. Lincoln
    65' Lincoln Goal · Normal Goal
    J. J. McKiernan · Assist: D. Jefferies
  12. Manchester City U21
    67' Manchester City U21 subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Lawrence · On: J. Oboavwoduo
  13. Manchester City U21
    67' Manchester City U21 subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Alfa-Ruprecht · On: S. Naylor
  14. Lincoln
    73' Lincoln subst · Substitution 5
    Off: B. Cadamarteri · On: C. McGrandles
  15. Manchester City U21
    86' Manchester City U21 subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Hendersson-Hall · On: D. Mukasa
  16. Manchester City U21
    88' Manchester City U21 subst · Substitution 5
    Off: W. Dickson · On: B. Nfonkeu
  17. Lincoln
    89' Lincoln Card · Yellow Card
    B. House

    Time wasting

Match Stats

Stat Lincoln Manchester City U21
Fouls 21 10
Pass Accuracy 83% 90%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 6
Corners 3 4
Total Passes 330 617
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 4 1
Shots on Target 10 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 3
Possession 36% 64%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 275 555
Shots Inside Box 12 1
Saves 2 5
Shots Outside Box 6 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Lincoln took an early lead when F. Draper scored at the 6th minute, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ With goals by B. Cadamarteri and R. Street before halftime, Lincoln extended their lead and maintained control throughout the match.