Match report

Huddersfield Defeats Newcastle United U21 6-2 in EFL Trophy

Huddersfield
Huddersfield
6–2
FT
Newcastle United U21
Newcastle United U21
Sep 2, 2025

Huddersfield secured a dominant 6-2 victory over Newcastle United U21 in the EFL Trophy, thanks to multiple goalscorers and a strong defensive performance. The Terriers took an early lead through J. Whatmough and M. Harness, and continued to dominate with further goals from L. Castledine, J. Taylor, and an own goal by Charlie McArthur. Newcastle United U21 managed to score late in the game through D. Charlton, but it wasn't enough to turn the tide.

Key Facts

  • • Huddersfield 6-2 Newcastle United U21
  • • J. Whatmough opened the scoring in the 8th minute
  • • M. Harness scored a penalty in the 13th minute
  • • L. Castledine and J. Taylor added to the lead in the first half
  • • Charlie McArthur scored an own goal in the 52nd minute
  • • D. Charlton scored for Newcastle United U21 in the 76th minute

Lineups

Huddersfield

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 22 L. Nicholls (G)
  • 2 L. Sorensen (D)
  • 6 J. Whatmough (D)
  • 3 M. Wallace (D)
  • 23 S. Roughan (D)
  • 38 D. Vost (M)
  • 18 D. Kasumu (M)
  • 10 M. Harness (M)
  • 24 L. Castledine (M)
  • 11 R. Roosken (M)
  • 9 J. Taylor (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 O. Goodman
  • 8 B. Wiles
  • 20 J. Feeney
  • 25 B. Radulovic
  • 36 C. Ashia
  • 37 J. Smith Sway
  • 27 W. Alves

Newcastle United U21

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 59 A. Harrison
  • 38 C. Heffernan (D)
  • 65 M. Pivas (D)
  • 43 C. McArthur (D)
  • 42 C. Thompson (M)
  • 47 D. Charlton
  • 53 F. Harper
  • 46 S. Bailey
  • 44 A. Harrison (F)
  • 64 Park Seung-soo (F)
  • 62 S. Neave (F)

Substitutes

  • 35 J. Taylor
  • 52 B. Yildiz
  • 55 J. Brayson
  • 63 L. Watts
  • 77 A. O'Donovan
  • 80 M. Waddani
  • 81 K. Wooster

Timeline

  1. Huddersfield
    8' Huddersfield Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Whatmough · Assist: R. Roosken
  2. Huddersfield
    13' Huddersfield Goal · Penalty
    M. Harness
  3. Huddersfield
    32' Huddersfield Card · Yellow Card
    D. Kasumu

    Foul

  4. Huddersfield
    45' Huddersfield Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Castledine · Assist: J. Taylor
  5. Huddersfield
    47' Huddersfield Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Taylor
  6. Huddersfield
    51' Huddersfield Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Taylor · Assist: L. Castledine
  7. Huddersfield
    52' Huddersfield Goal · Own Goal
    Charlie McArthur
  8. Huddersfield
    53' Huddersfield subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Sorensen · On: J. Smith Sway
  9. Huddersfield
    53' Huddersfield subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Harness · On: W. Alves
  10. Newcastle United U21
    55' Newcastle United U21 subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Pivaš · On: L. Watts
  11. Huddersfield
    57' Huddersfield subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Taylor · On: B. Radulovic
  12. Huddersfield
    57' Huddersfield subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Roosken · On: C. Ashia
  13. Newcastle United U21
    62' Newcastle United U21 subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Park Seung-soo · On: J. Brayson
  14. Newcastle United U21
    76' Newcastle United U21 Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Charlton · Assist: S. Neave
  15. Huddersfield
    83' Huddersfield subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Roughan · On: J. Feeney
  16. Newcastle United U21
    88' Newcastle United U21 subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Neave · On: K. Wooster

Match Stats

Stat Huddersfield Newcastle United U21
Fouls 11 11
Pass Accuracy 89% 77%
Offsides 4 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 25 6
Corners 6 5
Total Passes 605 361
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 5 3
Shots on Target 9 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 11 1
Possession 63% 37%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 540 277
Shots Inside Box 14 4
Saves 0 4
Shots Outside Box 11 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Huddersfield took an early lead with two quick goals, setting the tone for the match
  • ▸ J. Taylor's brace in the 47th and 51st minutes sealed the game, despite a late consolation goal for Newcastle United U21