Match report
Accrington ST Defeats Leeds United U21 3-2 in EFL Trophy Clash
Accrington ST
3–2
FT
Leeds United U21
Nov 11, 2025
Accrington ST stunned Leeds United U21 with a 3-2 victory in an EFL Trophy clash that saw Leeds reduced to ten men. Early pressure from Leeds saw Harry Gray score in the third minute, but Accrington rallied strongly, with goals from J. Woods, an own goal from O. Pickles, and a late strike from J. Bauress, sealing the win despite a late response from Gray.
Key Facts
- • Leeds United U21's Harry Gray opened the scoring in the 3rd minute
- • R. Lopata-White of Leeds United U21 was sent off for violent conduct in the 40th minute
- • J. Woods and J. Bauress scored for Accrington ST, with an own goal by O. Pickles
- • Harry Gray scored a late goal for Leeds United U21 in the 90th minute
Lineups
Accrington ST
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 21 J. Rogerson
- 38 C. O'Brien (D)
- 28 S. Conneely (D)
- 25 J. Smith (D)
- 15 L. Pye (D)
- 22 D. Martin (M)
- 16 J. Bauress (M)
- 20 C. Brown (M)
- 10 A. Henderson (M)
- 39 J. Woods (M)
- 18 C. Caton (F)
Substitutes
- 13 O. Wright
- 8 P. Madden
- 2 D. Love
- 11 I. Sinclair
- 17 D. Matthews
- 23 T. Walton
Leeds United U21
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 48 R. Mahady (G)
- 52 C. Douglas (D)
- 53 R. Lopata-White (D)
- 62 L. Enahoro (D)
- 72 W. Firth (D)
- 78 O. Pickles (M)
- 51 A. Cresswell (M)
- 79 J. Render (M)
- 47 R. Chadwick-Chaplin (M)
- 55 J. McDonald (M)
- 45 H. Gray (F)
Substitutes
- 56 D. Ombang
- 57 C. Bird
- 70 D. Brockie
- 89 C. Mills
- 93 L. White
- 59 L. Pirie
- 61 M. Wilson
Timeline
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3' Leeds United U21 Goal · Normal GoalHarry Gray
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40' Leeds United U21 Card · Red CardR. Lopata-White
Violent conduct
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60' Accrington ST subst · Substitution 1Off: C. Brown · On: P. Madden
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68' Accrington ST Goal · Normal GoalJ. Woods · Assist: A. Henderson
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78' Leeds United U21 subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Render · On: C. Bird
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78' Accrington ST Goal · Own GoalO. Pickles
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81' Accrington ST Goal · Normal GoalJ. Bauress · Assist: P. Madden
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82' Leeds United U21 subst · Substitution 2Off: R. Chadwick-Chaplin · On: D. Brockie
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83' Leeds United U21 subst · Substitution 3Off: J. McDonald · On: M. Wilson
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85' Accrington ST subst · Substitution 2Off: C. O'Brien · On: D. Love
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85' Accrington ST subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Bauress · On: I. Sinclair
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90'+3 Leeds United U21 subst · Substitution 4Off: O. Pickles · On: C. Mills
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90' Leeds United U21 Goal · Normal GoalHarry Gray · Assist: O. Pickles
Match Stats
| Stat | Accrington ST | Leeds United U21 |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 7 |
| Pass Accuracy | 87% | 69% |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 37 | 4 |
| Corners | 8 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 531 | 299 |
| Yellow Cards | — | — |
| Blocked Shots | 8 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 4 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 22 | 0 |
| Possession | 66% | 34% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 464 | 207 |
| Shots Inside Box | 23 | 4 |
| Saves | 2 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | 14 | 0 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The red card given to R. Lopata-White of Leeds United U21 in the 40th minute shifted the momentum in favor of Accrington ST
- ▸ Accrington's late goal by J. Bauress in the 81st minute secured the victory, despite a late attempt by Leeds United U21 to equalize