Match report
Stevenage Stuns Crystal Palace U21 5-2 in EFL Trophy
Stevenage
5–2
FT
Crystal Palace U21
Oct 21, 2025
Stevenage stunned Crystal Palace U21 with a commanding 5-2 victory in their EFL Trophy match. Early goals, including an own goal by H. Lee, set the tone for Stevenage, who maintained their lead despite a late push from Palace. Key contributions came from J. Malcolm, P. Patterson, and L. Orford, securing a vital three points for Stevenage.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Stevenage 5–2 Crystal Palace U21
- • H. Lee (own goal) for Stevenage at 9 minutes
- • J. Malcolm scores for Stevenage at 24 minutes
- • P. Patterson (assisted by L. Orford) scores at 37 and 77 minutes
- • G. King (assisted by R. Esse) scores for Crystal Palace U21 at 42 minutes
- • K. Rodney (assisted by J. Drakes-Thomas) scores for Crystal Palace U21 at 72 minutes
- • L. Orford scores for Stevenage at 90 minutes
Lineups
Stevenage
Starting XI
- 13 T. Ashby-Hammond (G)
- 17 J. Pattenden (D)
- 6 D. Sweeney (D)
- 14 S. Earley (D)
- 3 D. Butler (D)
- 8 D. Phillips (M)
- 33 R. Doherty
- 26 L. Orford (M)
- 11 J. Roberts (F)
- 24 J. Malcolm (F)
- 44 P. Patterson (F)
Substitutes
- 36 M. Woodford
- 22 J. Young
- 35 F. Norris
- 38 R. England
- 39 A. Thornett
- 40 L. Brown
- 42 D. Okwara
Crystal Palace U21
Starting XI
- 41 H. Lee (G)
- 60 G. King (D)
- 40 L. Browne (D)
- 48 M. Jemide (D)
- 59 R. Cardines (M)
- 45 D. Reid
- 42 K. Rodney (M)
- 86 J. Drakes-Thomas (M)
- 21 R. Esse (F)
- 12 C. Uche (F)
- 63 Z. Marsh
Substitutes
- 53 J. Izquierdo
- 47 A. Nascimento
- 50 J. Gibbard
- 58 S. Williams
- 64 A. Agbinone
- 73 B. Casey
- 75 C. Walker-Smith
Timeline
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9' Stevenage Goal · Own GoalH. Lee
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24' Stevenage Goal · Normal GoalJ. Malcolm
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37' Stevenage Goal · Normal GoalP. Patterson · Assist: L. Orford
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42' Crystal Palace U21 Goal · Normal GoalG. King · Assist: R. Esse
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46' Crystal Palace U21 subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Esse · On: A. Nascimento
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46' Crystal Palace U21 subst · Substitution 2Off: R. Cardines · On: J. Gibbard
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46' Crystal Palace U21 subst · Substitution 3Off: C. Uche · On: A. Agbinone
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47' Stevenage Card · Yellow CardRyan Doherty
Foul
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65' Stevenage Card · Yellow CardJ. Pattenden
Foul
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70' Crystal Palace U21 subst · Substitution 4Off: Z. Marsh · On: B. Casey
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72' Crystal Palace U21 Goal · Normal GoalK. Rodney · Assist: J. Drakes-Thomas
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77' Stevenage Goal · Normal GoalP. Patterson · Assist: L. Orford
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80' Stevenage subst · Substitution 1Off: Jordan Roberts · On: J. Young
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87' Stevenage Card · Yellow CardD. Butler
Foul
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90'+3 Stevenage subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Malcolm · On: F. Norris
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90'+3 Stevenage subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Pattenden · On: L. Brown
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90'+3 Stevenage subst · Substitution 4Off: D. Phillips · On: D. Okwara
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90' Stevenage Goal · Normal GoalL. Orford
Match Stats
| Stat | Stevenage | Crystal Palace U21 |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 19 | 16 |
| Pass Accuracy | 85% | 79% |
| Offsides | 0 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 21 | 8 |
| Corners | 3 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 477 | 373 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 0 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 10 | 6 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 2 |
| Possession | 57% | 43% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 405 | 296 |
| Shots Inside Box | 15 | 6 |
| Saves | 3 | 6 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early own goal and J. Malcolm's quick follow-up goal at 24 minutes gave Stevenage a crucial 2-0 lead, setting the tone for the match.
- ▸ Despite Crystal Palace U21's late goals, Stevenage's strong defense and additional strikes by P. Patterson and L. Orford secured the victory.