Match report
Barnsley Stuns Manchester United U21 5-2 in EFL Trophy
Barnsley
5–2
FT
Manchester United U21
Oct 21, 2025
Barnsley stunned Manchester United U21 with a 5-2 victory in the EFL Trophy, with D. McGoldrick scoring a hat-trick and N. Farrugia and J. Russell also finding the back of the net. Manchester United U21 took an early lead through J. Fletcher, but were unable to keep up with Barnsley's intensity after Fletcher's red card and two more goals from McGoldrick.
Key Facts
- • Barnsley 5-2 Manchester United U21
- • D. McGoldrick scored a hat-trick for Barnsley
- • J. Fletcher opened the scoring for Manchester United U21
- • J. Fletcher was sent off for Manchester United U21 at 63 minutes
- • N. Farrugia and J. Russell also scored for Barnsley
- • C. Obi scored for Manchester United U21
- • Match played in the EFL Trophy
Lineups
Barnsley
Starting XI
- 51 K. Flavell
- 6 M. de Gevigney (D)
- 4 M. Roberts (D)
- 18 J. Rooney (D)
- 14 N. Ogbeta (D)
- 45 V. Yoganathan (M)
- 22 P. Kelly (M)
- 8 A. Phillips (M)
- 7 C. Vickers (M)
- 10 D. McGoldrick (M)
- 23 N. Farrugia (F)
Substitutes
- 12 J. Smith
- 3 J. Russell
- 5 J. Shepherd
- 19 R. Cleary
- 32 J. Earl
- 40 D. Keillor-Dunn
- 42 L. Alker
Manchester United U21
Starting XI
- 63 W. Murdock
- 89 Y. Helafu
- 33 T. Fredricson (D)
- 75 D. Armer (D)
- 35 D. Leon (D)
- 67 J. Devaney (M)
- 61 S. Lacey (M)
- 39 T. Fletcher (M)
- 38 J. Fletcher (M)
- 70 B. Mantato (M)
- 32 C. Obi (F)
Substitutes
- 78 F. Heath
- 77 J. Thwaites
- 62 J. Fitzgerald
- 64 V. Musa
- 55 F. McAllister
- 59 J. Scanlon
- 60 G. Biancheri
Timeline
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7' Manchester United U21 Goal · Normal GoalJ. Fletcher · Assist: C. Obi
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43' Barnsley Goal · PenaltyD. McGoldrick
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44' Barnsley subst · Substitution 1Off: Adam Phillips · On: J. Russell
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51' Barnsley Goal · Normal GoalD. McGoldrick · Assist: C. Vickers
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53' Manchester United U21 Goal · Normal GoalC. Obi · Assist: S. Lacey
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58' Manchester United U21 subst · Substitution 1Off: Y. Helafu · On: F. McAllister
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62' Barnsley Goal · Normal GoalD. McGoldrick · Assist: C. Vickers
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63' Manchester United U21 Card · Red CardJ. Fletcher
Argument
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63' Manchester United U21 subst · Substitution 2Off: D. Leon · On: J. Scanlon
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71' Barnsley subst · Substitution 2Off: P. Kelly · On: Jack Shepherd
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74' Barnsley Goal · Normal GoalN. Farrugia · Assist: J. Russell
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79' Barnsley Goal · Normal GoalJ. Russell · Assist: N. Ogbeta
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80' Manchester United U21 subst · Substitution 3Off: S. Lacey · On: J. Fitzgerald
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80' Manchester United U21 subst · Substitution 4Off: C. Obi · On: G. Biancheri
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82' Barnsley subst · Substitution 3Off: N. Ogbeta · On: D. Keillor-Dunn
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82' Barnsley subst · Substitution 4Off: C. Vickers · On: L. Alker
Match Stats
| Stat | Barnsley | Manchester United U21 |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 15 |
| Pass Accuracy | 85% | 83% |
| Offsides | 6 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 12 | 9 |
| Corners | 4 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 495 | 460 |
| Yellow Cards | — | — |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 6 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 2 |
| Possession | 53% | 47% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 421 | 384 |
| Shots Inside Box | 10 | 7 |
| Saves | 4 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 2 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ J. Fletcher's early goal for Manchester United U21 gave them a brief lead, but Barnsley responded with a penalty by D. McGoldrick at 43 minutes
- ▸ J. Fletcher's red card at 63 minutes shifted the momentum in favor of Barnsley, who capitalized with three more goals from McGoldrick and two additional strikes from N. Farrugia and J. Russell