Match report
Burton Albion Defeats Liverpool U21 2-0 in EFL Trophy
Burton Albion
2–0
FT
Liverpool U21
Sep 2, 2025
Burton Albion stunned Liverpool U21 with a 2-0 victory in their EFL Trophy match, showcasing strong defensive tactics and efficient finishing. The match was highlighted by crucial goals from F. Tavares and Julian Larsson, who capitalized on Liverpool's youthful inexperience.
Key Facts
- • F. Tavares scored the opening goal for Burton Albion in the 37th minute.
- • Julian Larsson netted the second goal for Burton Albion in the 67th minute.
- • Burton Albion made multiple substitutions, including Udoka Godwin-Malife and K. Chauke in the 46th minute.
- • Liverpool U21 had three players receive yellow cards: K. Morrison, K. Figueroa, and F. Onanuga.
Lineups
Burton Albion
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 27 K. Dudek (G)
- 26 F. Delap (D)
- 20 J. Sraha (D)
- 16 A. Hartridge (D)
- 2 U. Godwin-Malife (M)
- 4 K. Chauke (M)
- 19 D. Williams (M)
- 39 J. Taroni (M)
- 22 J. Larsson (F)
- 7 J. J. McKiernan (F)
- 11 F. Tavares (F)
Substitutes
- 21 J. Amissah
- 3 J. Armer
- 23 S. Revan
- 41 S. Krubally
- 38 J. Newall
- 10 T. Shade
Liverpool U21
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 93 F. Mrozek (G)
- 69 J. Davidson (D)
- 57 C. Pinnington (D)
- 46 R. Williams (D)
- 59 T. Miles (D)
- 71 J. Spearing (M)
- 70 T. Pilling (M)
- 68 K. Morrison (M)
- 49 K. Gordon (M)
- 81 K. Ahmed
- 79 W. Wright (F)
Substitutes
- 80 B. Hall
- 92 W. Lucky
- 88 L. Pitt
- 90 E. Airoboma
- 94 M. Laffey
- 99 F. Onanuga
- 64 K. Figueroa
Timeline
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37' Burton Albion Goal · Normal GoalF. Tavares
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46' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 1Off: Udoka Godwin-Malife · On: S. Revan
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46' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 2Off: K. Chauke · On: J. Newall
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53' Burton Albion Card · Yellow CardAlex Hartridge
Foul
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56' Liverpool U21 subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Spearing · On: M. Laffey
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56' Liverpool U21 subst · Substitution 2Off: W. Wright · On: K. Figueroa
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62' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 3Off: Alex Hartridge · On: Jack Armer
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62' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 4Off: F. Tavares · On: T. Shade
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64' Burton Albion Card · Yellow CardFinn Delap
Foul
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65' Liverpool U21 subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Davidson · On: L. Pitt
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65' Liverpool U21 subst · Substitution 4Off: K. Ahmed · On: F. Onanuga
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67' Burton Albion Goal · Normal GoalJulian Larsson · Assist: T. Shade
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73' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 5Off: J. Sraha · On: S. Krubally
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83' Liverpool U21 Card · Yellow CardK. Morrison
Foul
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87' Liverpool U21 Card · Yellow CardK. Figueroa
Foul
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89' Liverpool U21 Card · Yellow CardF. Onanuga
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Burton Albion | Liverpool U21 |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 7 | 18 |
| Pass Accuracy | 81% | 77% |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 11 | 4 |
| Corners | 2 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 436 | 407 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 2 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 1 |
| Possession | 52% | 48% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 354 | 314 |
| Shots Inside Box | 5 | 1 |
| Saves | 2 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ F. Tavares' early goal in the 37th minute set the tone for Burton Albion's dominance and boosted their confidence.
- ▸ Julian Larsson's goal in the 67th minute sealed the victory, despite Liverpool U21's efforts to stage a comeback.