Match report

Cambridge United Defeats Brighton U21 1-0 in EFL Trophy

Cambridge United
Cambridge United
1–0
FT
Brighton U21
Brighton U21
Nov 5, 2025

Cambridge United managed to secure a narrow victory against Brighton U21 with a single goal from A. Mayor in the 6th minute. Despite several substitutions and a strong effort from both sides, Cambridge United held on to their lead and triumphed in the EFL Trophy.

Key Facts

  • • Cambridge United 1-0 Brighton U21
  • • Goal: A. Mayor (6th minute) assisted by E. Kachunga
  • • Substitutions made by Cambridge United: Z. Ibsen Rossi (66'), A. Mayor (66'), P. Mpanzu (66'), Ben Knight (73')
  • • Substitutions made by Brighton U21: A. Brett (63'), J. Belmont (81'), M. Hayden (81'), Y. Owusu (88'), S. Keogh (88')
  • • Yellow Card: A. Brett (Brighton U21) for a foul in the 90th minute

Lineups

Cambridge United

Starting XI

  • 25 B. Hughes
  • 26 J. Gibbons (D)
  • 23 M. Jobe (D)
  • 16 Z. Ibsen Rossi (D)
  • 22 Z. Bradshaw (D)
  • 38 G. Hoddle (M)
  • 15 A. Mayor (M)
  • 17 P. Mpanzu (M)
  • 27 G. McConnell (M)
  • 14 B. Knight (F)
  • 10 E. Kachunga (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 J. Eastwood
  • 2 L. Bennett
  • 6 K. Watts
  • 7 J. Brophy
  • 9 L. Appere
  • 11 S. Kaikai
  • 20 K. Kouassi

Brighton U21

Starting XI

  • 62 N. Ramming (G)
  • 66 C. Mackley (D)
  • 48 B. Barclay (D)
  • 46 N. Atom (D)
  • 69 M. Hayden (M)
  • 75 J. Middleton (M)
  • 57 Y. Owusu
  • 44 S. Keogh (M)
  • 59 J. Belmont
  • 79 Y. Ibrahim (F)
  • 60 A. West (F)

Substitutes

  • — S. Jensen
  • — L. Ferdinand
  • — A. Brett
  • — H. Kasvosve
  • — Z. Brennan
  • — B. Newnham-Reeve
  • — J. Morby
  • 12 T. Ferdinand

Timeline

  1. Cambridge United
    6' Cambridge United Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Mayor · Assist: E. Kachunga
  2. Brighton U21
    63' Brighton U21 subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. West · On: A. Brett
  3. Cambridge United
    66' Cambridge United subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Z. Ibsen Rossi · On: K. Watts
  4. Cambridge United
    66' Cambridge United subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Mayor · On: J. Brophy
  5. Cambridge United
    66' Cambridge United subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Mpanzu · On: S. Kaikai
  6. Cambridge United
    73' Cambridge United subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Ben Knight · On: L. Appere
  7. Brighton U21
    81' Brighton U21 subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Belmont · On: H. Kasvosve
  8. Brighton U21
    81' Brighton U21 subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Hayden · On: J. Morby
  9. Brighton U21
    88' Brighton U21 subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Y. Owusu · On: Z. Brennan
  10. Brighton U21
    88' Brighton U21 subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Keogh · On: T. Ferdinand
  11. Brighton U21
    90'+5 Brighton U21 Card · Yellow Card
    A. Brett

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Cambridge United Brighton U21
Fouls 9 9
Pass Accuracy 80% 85%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 4
Corners 4 1
Total Passes 436 500
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 3 0
Shots on Target 3 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 2
Possession 47% 53%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 347 426
Shots Inside Box 7 2
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 3 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ A. Mayor's early goal in the 6th minute set the tone for Cambridge United, providing them with a crucial early lead.
  • ▸ Cambridge United's defensive resilience and strategic substitutions helped maintain their advantage throughout the match.