Match report

Bradford Stuns Everton U21 5-1 in EFL Trophy

Bradford

5–1

Everton U21

Oct 14, 2025

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Bradford delivered a stunning performance, defeating Everton U21 5-1 in the EFL Trophy. The match saw early goals from Calum Kavanagh and S. Humphrys, who scored twice, propelling Bradford to a comfortable lead. Despite an own goal from Everton’s J. Wright, Bradford continued to dominate with further strikes from G. Lapslie and A. Pattison, securing a comprehensive victory.

Key Facts

• Final Score: Bradford 5–1 Everton U21
• Goals: Calum Kavanagh (7'), S. Humphrys (14', 21'), G. Lapslie (41'), A. Pattison (86'), Own Goal (Everton, 73')
• Yellow Cards: N. Byrne (Bradford, 23'), J. Wright (Everton, 73'), O. Benjamin (Everton, 76'), Joe Hilton (Bradford, 78'), William Tamen (Everton, 90+5')

Lineups

Bradford

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

25 J. Hilton (G)
5 N. Byrne (D)
4 J. Wright (D)
18 C. Kelly (D)
2 B. Halliday (M)
6 M. Power (M)
21 J. Metcalfe
19 L. Richards (M)
32 G. Lapslie (F)
8 C. Kavanagh (F)
11 S. Humphrys (F)

Substitutes

1 S. Walker
3 I. Touray
7 J. Neufville
16 A. Pattison
17 T. Wright
20 T. Leigh
24 W. Swan

Everton U21

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

50 G. Pickford (G)
2 N. Patterson (D)
48 W. Tamen
90 A. Thomas (D)
39 A. Aznou (D)
82 F. Gomez (M)
91 J. Beaumont-Clark
92 C. Bates
7 D. McNeil (M)
80 J. Catesby (M)
49 O. Benjamin (F)

Substitutes

52 D. Lukjanciks
55 G. Finney
57 J. Clarke
77 O. Samuels-Smith
78 J. Van Schoor
84 C. Ebere
87 G. Morgan

Timeline

7' Bradford Goal · Normal Goal

Calum Kavanagh
14' Bradford Goal · Normal Goal

S. Humphrys · Assist: Calum Kavanagh
21' Bradford Goal · Normal Goal

S. Humphrys · Assist: N. Byrne
23' Bradford Card · Yellow Card

N. Byrne

Foul
41' Bradford Goal · Normal Goal

G. Lapslie · Assist: S. Humphrys
45'+1 Everton U21 Card · Yellow Card

N. Patterson

Foul
46' Bradford subst · Substitution 1

Off: Max Power · On: A. Pattison
46' Bradford subst · Substitution 2

Off: Calum Kavanagh · On: T. Wright
54' Bradford Card · Yellow Card

C. Kelly

Foul
69' Everton U21 subst · Substitution 1

Off: J. Catesby · On: J. Clarke
70' Bradford subst · Substitution 3

Off: L. Richards · On: Ibou Touray
70' Bradford subst · Substitution 4

Off: N. Byrne · On: Josh Neufville
73' Everton U21 Goal · Own Goal

J. Wright
76' Everton U21 Card · Yellow Card

O. Benjamin
78' Bradford Card · Yellow Card

Joe Hilton

Time wasting
79' Everton U21 subst · Substitution 2

Off: J. Beaumont-Clark · On: G. Finney
81' Bradford subst · Substitution 5

Off: C. Kelly · On: T. Leigh
86' Bradford Goal · Normal Goal

A. Pattison
90'+2 Everton U21 subst · Substitution 3

Off: O. Benjamin · On: C. Ebere
90'+2 Everton U21 subst · Substitution 4

Off: N. Patterson · On: G. Morgan
90'+5 Everton U21 Card · Yellow Card

William Tamen

Argument

Match Stats

Stat	Bradford	Everton U21
Fouls	11	14
Pass Accuracy	77%	80%
Offsides	0	3
Red Cards	—	—
Total Shots	19	4
Corners	4	4
Total Passes	367	445
Yellow Cards	4	5
Blocked Shots	3	2
Shots on Target	11	1
xG	—	—
Shots off Target	5	1
Possession	46%	54%
Goals Prevented	—	—
Accurate Passes	282	356
Shots Inside Box	15	1
Saves	1	6
Shots Outside Box	4	3

Key Match Notes

▸ Bradford took an early 2-0 lead through goals by Calum Kavanagh and S. Humphrys within the first 14 minutes, setting the tone for the match.
▸ Everton’s own goal in the 73rd minute provided a brief spark, but Bradford quickly regained control with goals from G. Lapslie and A. Pattison, sealing the comprehensive victory.