Match report

Bradford Stuns Aston Villa U21 3–1 in EFL Trophy

Aston Villa U21
Aston Villa U21
1–3
FT
Bradford
Bradford
Jan 14, 2025

Bradford stunned Aston Villa U21 with a convincing 3-1 victory in the EFL Trophy, putting up a strong performance early in the match. Despite a late goal from K. Pierre, Bradford managed to maintain their lead, thanks to goals from Calum Kavanagh, Jack Shepherd, and Callum Johnson. Aston Villa U21 attempted to mount a comeback but were unable to overcome the deficit, falling to their first defeat in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Aston Villa U21 1–3 Bradford
  • • Calum Kavanagh (9') and Jack Shepherd (15') scored for Bradford
  • • Callum Johnson (26') extended Bradford's lead
  • • K. Pierre (24') scored for Aston Villa U21
  • • Aston Villa U21's K. Taylor was shown a yellow card in the 57th minute

Lineups

Aston Villa U21

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 48 O. Zych (G)
  • 45 T. Rowe (D)
  • 73 T. Katsukunya (D)
  • 50 S. Swinkels (D)
  • 66 T. Patterson (D)
  • 62 T. Alcock (M)
  • 54 A. Borland (M)
  • 60 K. Pierre (M)
  • 47 K. Taylor (M)
  • 71 G. Hemmings (M)
  • 83 B. Burrowes (F)

Substitutes

  • 72 K. Young
  • 70 C. Pavey
  • 80 M. Cotcher
  • 67 M. Barnes
  • 53 E. Amundsen-Day
  • 81 R. Fortes
  • 55 Lander Emery

Bradford

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Walker (G)
  • 22 C. Johnson (D)
  • 24 J. Shepherd (D)
  • 18 C. Kelly (D)
  • 2 B. Halliday (M)
  • 6 R. Smallwood (M)
  • 16 A. Pattison (M)
  • 3 L. Richards (M)
  • 12 C. Oduor (F)
  • 23 B. Pointon (F)
  • 8 C. Kavanagh (F)

Substitutes

  • 15 A. Baldwin
  • 10 A. Sarcevic
  • 19 V. Oliver
  • 7 J. Walker
  • 17 T. Wright
  • 13 C. Doyle
  • 5 N. Byrne

Timeline

  1. Bradford
    9' Bradford Goal · Normal Goal
    Calum Kavanagh · Assist: R. Smallwood
  2. Bradford
    15' Bradford Goal · Normal Goal
    Jack Shepherd
  3. Aston Villa U21
    24' Aston Villa U21 Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Pierre · Assist: B. Burrowes
  4. Bradford
    26' Bradford Goal · Normal Goal
    Callum Johnson · Assist: Bobby Pointon
  5. Bradford
    46' Bradford subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Callum Johnson · On: A. Baldwin
  6. Bradford
    46' Bradford subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Pattison · On: A. Sarcevic
  7. Aston Villa U21
    57' Aston Villa U21 Card · Yellow Card
    K. Taylor

    Foul

  8. Aston Villa U21
    60' Aston Villa U21 subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Taylor · On: K. Young
  9. Bradford
    66' Bradford subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Calum Kavanagh · On: V. Oliver
  10. Bradford
    67' Bradford subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Richards · On: J. Walker
  11. Aston Villa U21
    78' Aston Villa U21 subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Hemmings · On: Charlie Pavey
  12. Aston Villa U21
    79' Aston Villa U21 subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Pierre · On: M. Cotcher
  13. Aston Villa U21
    83' Aston Villa U21 subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Alcock · On: Mikell Barnes
  14. Bradford
    88' Bradford subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Bobby Pointon · On: T. Wright

Match Stats

Stat Aston Villa U21 Bradford
Fouls 5 5
Pass Accuracy 80% 82%
Offsides 0 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 15
Corners 5 14
Total Passes 444 460
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 3 5
Shots on Target 2 6
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 4
Possession 48% 52%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 355 375
Shots Inside Box 7 10
Saves 3 1
Shots Outside Box 1 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Bradford capitalized on early chances, scoring two goals within the first 15 minutes, setting the tone for the match
  • ▸ Aston Villa U21 responded with a goal from K. Pierre in the 24th minute, but Bradford maintained control with another goal from Callum Johnson shortly after