Match report
Blackpool Defeats Nottingham Forest U21 2-1 in EFL Trophy
Blackpool
2–1
FT
Nottingham Forest U21
Oct 14, 2025
Blackpool held off a valiant comeback from Nottingham Forest U21 to secure a 2-1 victory in the EFL Trophy. Early goals from E. Hansson and a late effort from Josh Bowler were crucial in securing the win against a spirited Forest U21 side.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Blackpool 2–1 Nottingham Forest U21
- • E. Hansson opened the scoring for Blackpool in the 6th minute
- • K. Thompson equalized for Nottingham Forest U21 in the 45th minute
- • Josh Bowler scored the winning goal for Blackpool in the 75th minute
- • Nottingham Forest U21 received three yellow cards during the match
Lineups
Blackpool
Formation: 4-1-4-1
Starting XI
- 25 F. Ravizzoli (G)
- 45 K. Leliendal
- 5 F. Horsfall (D)
- 26 Z. Ashworth (D)
- 22 C. Hamilton (D)
- 6 J. Brown (M)
- 19 J. Bowler (M)
- 40 T. Upton
- 42 S. Knight
- 29 E. Hansson (M)
- 14 T. Bloxham (F)
Substitutes
- 32 H. Bardsley
- 8 A. Morgan
- 11 A. Fletcher
- 41 T. Bondo
- 44 G. Elder
- 47 J. Richardson
- 48 D. Oshodi
Nottingham Forest U21
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 63 A. Bott (G)
- 71 D. Modupe (D)
- 58 J. Thompson (D)
- 65 J. Hanks (D)
- 60 J. Newton (D)
- 44 Z. Abbott (M)
- 51 A. Whitehall (M)
- 61 J. Sinclair (M)
- 50 A. Berry (M)
- 96 K. Thompson (M)
- 45 L. Sillah (F)
Substitutes
- 67 K. Willows
- 46 C. Yaya
- 73 F. Smith
- 76 B. Sanneh
- 77 Z. Blake
- 93 C. Nwosu
- 98 R. Robinson
Timeline
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6' Blackpool Goal · Normal GoalE. Hansson · Assist: Jordan Brown
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16' Nottingham Forest U21 Card · Yellow CardJack Thompson
Foul
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20' Nottingham Forest U21 Card · Yellow CardZ. Abbott
Foul
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45' Nottingham Forest U21 Goal · Normal GoalK. Thompson · Assist: L. Sillah
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46' Blackpool subst · Substitution 1Off: T. Bloxham · On: A. Fletcher
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46' Blackpool subst · Substitution 2Off: Jordan Brown · On: T. Bondo
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46' Blackpool subst · Substitution 3Off: C. Hamilton · On: D. Oshodi
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58' Blackpool subst · Substitution 4Off: Z. Ashworth · On: G. Elder
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58' Blackpool subst · Substitution 5Off: E. Hansson · On: J. Richardson
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61' Nottingham Forest U21 subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Berry · On: F. Smith
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68' Nottingham Forest U21 Card · Yellow CardA. Whitehall
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72' Nottingham Forest U21 subst · Substitution 2Off: L. Sillah · On: Z. Blake
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72' Nottingham Forest U21 subst · Substitution 3Off: K. Thompson · On: C. Nwosu
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75' Blackpool Goal · Normal GoalJosh Bowler · Assist: T. Upton
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90'+1 Nottingham Forest U21 subst · Substitution 5Off: D. Modupe · On: R. Robinson
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90' Nottingham Forest U21 subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Sinclair · On: B. Sanneh
Match Stats
| Stat | Blackpool | Nottingham Forest U21 |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 9 | 10 |
| Pass Accuracy | 76% | 82% |
| Offsides | 1 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 8 | 17 |
| Corners | 4 | 7 |
| Total Passes | 361 | 522 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 0 | 5 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 3 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 9 |
| Possession | 41% | 59% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 276 | 426 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 10 |
| Saves | 2 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 1 | 7 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Blackpool's early goal by E. Hansson set the tone and put pressure on Nottingham Forest U21
- ▸ The introduction of substitutes like T. Bloxham and J. Richardson in the 46th minute bolstered Blackpool's midfield and defense
- ▸ Josh Bowler's goal in the 75th minute was decisive, securing the win for Blackpool against a resilient Nottingham Forest U21 side