Match report
Blackpool Hold Aston Villa U21 to 1-1 Draw in EFL Trophy
Blackpool
1–1
PEN
Aston Villa U21
Dec 17, 2024
Blackpool held Aston Villa U21 to a 1-1 draw in their EFL Trophy encounter, showcasing resilience and tactical discipline. Early pressure from both sides resulted in a closely contested game, with E. Embleton giving Blackpool the lead after a fine assist from H. Coulson. Aston Villa U21 showed tenacity and equalized through J. Jimoh-Aloba, maintaining their push for a victory. The match ended in a well-fought draw.
Key Facts
- • E. Embleton scored for Blackpool in the 46th minute, assisted by H. Coulson
- • J. Jimoh-Aloba equalized for Aston Villa U21 in the 78th minute, assisted by L. Lynch
- • R. Finnigan and K. Smith received yellow cards in the 4th and 17th minute, respectively
- • Aston Villa U21 made multiple substitutions to strengthen their attack, but the game ended in a draw
- • The match featured 5 substitutions, with both teams attempting to regain momentum
Lineups
Blackpool
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 R. O'Donnell (G)
- 4 J. Lawrence-Gabriel (D)
- 34 D. Sassi (D)
- 26 Z. Ashworth (D)
- 23 D. Thompson (D)
- 14 E. Embleton (M)
- 28 R. Finnigan (M)
- 6 O. Norburn (M)
- 15 H. Coulson (M)
- 16 J. Rhodes (F)
- 41 T. Bondo (F)
Substitutes
- 11 A. Fletcher
- 8 A. Morgan
- 19 D. Ballard
- 47 J. Richardson
- 30 H. Tyrer
- 5 M. Pennington
- 46 O. Nwankwo
Aston Villa U21
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 48 O. Zych (G)
- 45 T. Rowe (D)
- 63 K. Smith (D)
- 50 S. Swinkels (D)
- 66 T. Patterson (D)
- 62 T. Alcock (M)
- 54 A. Borland (M)
- 60 K. Pierre (M)
- 56 J. Jimoh-Aloba (M)
- 79 B. Broggio (M)
- 83 B. Burrowes (F)
Substitutes
- 82 L. Lynch
- 71 G. Hemmings
- 80 M. Cotcher
- 47 K. Taylor
- 55 Lander Emery
- 53 E. Amundsen-Day
- 61 Omar Khedr
Timeline
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4' Blackpool Card · Yellow CardR. Finnigan
Foul
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17' Aston Villa U21 Card · Yellow CardK. Smith
Foul
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46' Blackpool Goal · Normal GoalE. Embleton · Assist: H. Coulson
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63' Blackpool Card · Yellow CardT. Bondo
Foul
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65' Aston Villa U21 subst · Substitution 1Off: K. Pierre · On: L. Lynch
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65' Aston Villa U21 subst · Substitution 2Off: B. Broggio · On: G. Hemmings
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71' Blackpool subst · Substitution 1Off: T. Bondo · On: A. Fletcher
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73' Aston Villa U21 subst · Substitution 3Off: B. Burrowes · On: M. Cotcher
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78' Aston Villa U21 Goal · Normal GoalJ. Jimoh-Aloba · Assist: L. Lynch
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80' Blackpool subst · Substitution 2Off: R. Finnigan · On: A. Morgan
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80' Blackpool subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Thompson · On: Dominic Ballard
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85' Blackpool subst · Substitution 4Off: E. Embleton · On: J. Richardson
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90' Aston Villa U21 subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Jimoh-Aloba · On: K. Taylor
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120'+37 Aston Villa U21 Goal · PenaltyG. Hemmings
Penalty Shootout
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120'+38 Blackpool Goal · Missed PenaltyJ. Lawrence-Gabriel
Penalty Shootout
Match Stats
| Stat | Blackpool | Aston Villa U21 |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 15 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 77% | 75% |
| Offsides | 2 | 4 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 11 | 10 |
| Corners | 5 | 6 |
| Total Passes | 441 | 378 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 6 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 3 |
| Possession | 54% | 46% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 338 | 284 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 7 |
| Saves | 4 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Blackpool took the lead in the 46th minute with a goal from E. Embleton, which shifted the momentum in their favor
- ▸ Aston Villa U21 responded in the 78th minute with a well-timed goal from J. Jimoh-Aloba, demonstrating their resilience and ability to maintain the pressure throughout the game