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Salford City Defeats Wolves U21 3-2 in Thrilling EFL Trophy Clash

Salford City

3–2

Wolves U21

Nov 12, 2024

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Nov 12, 2024 · FT

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Salford City secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory against Wolves U21 in an EFL Trophy match that showcased the hosts' resilience and determination. J. Davies and C. Stockton put Salford City ahead early in the game, but Wolves U21 fought back through C. Voice and T. Barnett. Despite a missed penalty by Wolves U21, Salford City held on to claim a crucial win in the competition.

Key Facts

• Salford City 3-2 Wolves U21
• Goals by J. Davies (8', 67'), C. Stockton (11')
• Wolves U21 goals by C. Voice (42'), T. Barnett (90'+3)
• Wolves U21 missed penalties by F. Holman (66'), T. Barnett (90'+3)
• Salford City's J. Luamba and K. Malcolm received yellow cards
• Wolves U21's C. Voice and M. Bradbury were also cautioned

Lineups

Salford City

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

13 M. Young (G)
32 L. Shephard (D)
2 T. Edwards (D)
3 K. Berkoe (D)
23 K. Malcolm (M)
21 J. Davies (M)
47 L. Humbles (M)
22 J. Luamba (M)
18 C. McAleny (F)
35 R. Cleary (F)
9 C. Stockton (F)

Substitutes

24 T. Olopade
42 M. Heys
44 W. Wright
43 B. Padovani
46 R. Butt
40 J. Curran-Nichols
45 A. Bairstow

Wolves U21

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

70 J. Gracey (G)
55 A. White (D)
51 F. Mabete (D)
57 T. Ojinnaka (D)
76 C. Voice (D)
45 T. Barnett (M)
65 M. Whittingham (M)
72 F. Ashworth (M)
42 H. Griffiths (M)
68 Leonardo Lopes (M)
52 F. Holman (F)

Substitutes

56 M. Bradbury
59 M. Mané
74 T. Edozie
54 Dani Ángel
47 O. Farmer
50 S. Amos
71 H. Carson

Timeline

8' Salford City Goal · Normal Goal

J. Davies · Assist: Tom Edwards
11' Salford City Goal · Normal Goal

C. Stockton · Assist: K. Malcolm
27' Wolves U21 Card · Yellow Card

C. Voice

Foul
32' Salford City Card · Yellow Card

J. Luamba

Foul
39' Wolves U21 subst · Substitution 1

Off: H. Griffiths · On: M. Bradbury
42' Wolves U21 Goal · Normal Goal

C. Voice
46' Salford City subst · Substitution 1

Off: K. Berkoe · On: Tosin Olopade
50' Wolves U21 Card · Yellow Card

M. Bradbury

Foul
66' Salford City Card · Yellow Card

K. Malcolm

Foul
66' Wolves U21 Goal · Missed Penalty

F. Holman
67' Salford City Goal · Normal Goal

J. Davies · Assist: J. Luamba
68' Wolves U21 subst · Substitution 2

Off: Finlay Ashworth · On: M. Mane
68' Wolves U21 subst · Substitution 3

Off: Leonardo Lopes · On: T. Edozie
69' Wolves U21 subst · Substitution 4

Off: F. Holman · On: Dani Ángel
76' Salford City subst · Substitution 2

Off: Tosin Olopade · On: M. Heys
80' Salford City subst · Substitution 3

Off: L. Shephard · On: W. Wright
80' Salford City subst · Substitution 4

Off: K. Malcolm · On: B. Padovani
80' Wolves U21 subst · Substitution 5

Off: M. Whittingham · On: O. Farmer
86' Salford City subst · Substitution 5

Off: C. McAleny · On: R. Butt
89' Salford City Card · Yellow Card

R. Butt

Foul
90'+3 Wolves U21 Goal · Missed Penalty

T. Barnett
90'+3 Wolves U21 Goal · Normal Goal

T. Barnett
90'+8 Salford City Card · Yellow Card

M. Young

Time wasting

Match Stats

Stat	Salford City	Wolves U21
Fouls	11	12
Pass Accuracy	79%	73%
Offsides	2	4
Red Cards	—	—
Total Shots	10	10
Corners	8	8
Total Passes	401	340
Yellow Cards	4	2
Blocked Shots	2	1
Shots on Target	5	5
xG	—	—
Shots off Target	3	4
Possession	54%	46%
Goals Prevented	—	—
Accurate Passes	315	248
Shots Inside Box	7	8
Saves	3	2
Shots Outside Box	3	2

Key Match Notes

▸ Salford City started strong with early goals by J. Davies and C. Stockton, putting the hosts in control
▸ Wolves U21's C. Voice scored just before halftime, providing a lifeline for the visitors
▸ Despite missing a penalty, Wolves U21 showed grit to score a late goal by T. Barnett, but it wasn't enough to secure a draw