Match report

Chesterfield Stuns Liverpool U21 2–2 in EFL Trophy

Chesterfield
Chesterfield
2–2
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Liverpool U21
Liverpool U21
Nov 11, 2025

Chesterfield delivered a stunning performance in the EFL Trophy, holding off the Liverpool U21 side to secure a 2–2 draw. The home side took an early two-goal lead through Hobson and Duffy, but Liverpool fought back through Gordon's brace in the second half. Despite conceding late, Chesterfield's early dominance was enough to claim a valuable point.

Key Facts

  • • Chesterfield scored two early goals by B. Hobson and D. Duffy at 62' and 64' respectively.
  • • K. Gordon of Liverpool U21 scored two goals at 76' and 90' (90+4') to equalize.
  • • Liverpool U21’s C. Ramsay received a yellow card for a foul in the 5th minute.
  • • Rhys Williams of Liverpool U21 was also cautioned for time-wasting in the 90th minute.

Lineups

Chesterfield

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 23 R. Boot (G)
  • 30 D. Tanton (D)
  • 44 J. Donacien (D)
  • 5 J. Grimes (D)
  • 2 R. Sheckleford (D)
  • 7 L. Mandeville (M)
  • 4 T. Naylor (M)
  • 15 B. Hobson (M)
  • 27 R. Darcy (M)
  • 11 D. Duffy (M)
  • 25 W. Dickson (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 V. Daley-Campbell
  • 19 L. Gordon
  • 40 C. Cook
  • 13 J. Fleck
  • 24 D. Markanday
  • 28 J. Berry-McNally
  • 10 L. Bonis

Liverpool U21

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 93 F. Mrozek (G)
  • 92 W. Lucky (D)
  • 46 R. Williams (D)
  • 57 C. Pinnington (D)
  • 69 J. Davidson (D)
  • 47 C. Ramsay (M)
  • 94 M. Laffey (M)
  • 49 K. Gordon (M)
  • 62 J. Bradshaw
  • 70 T. Pilling (M)
  • 99 F. Onanuga (F)

Substitutes

  • 80 B. Hall
  • 59 T. Miles
  • 88 L. Pitt
  • 90 E. Airoboma
  • 61 K. Kelly
  • 71 J. Spearing
  • 82 J. Lambie

Timeline

  1. Liverpool U21
    5' Liverpool U21 Card · Yellow Card
    C. Ramsay

    Foul

  2. Chesterfield
    46' Chesterfield subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Tom Naylor · On: J. Fleck
  3. Chesterfield
    62' Chesterfield Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Hobson
  4. Chesterfield
    64' Chesterfield Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Duffy · Assist: W. Dickson
  5. Chesterfield
    68' Chesterfield subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Mandeville · On: C. Cook
  6. Liverpool U21
    71' Liverpool U21 subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Onanuga · On: L. Pitt
  7. Liverpool U21
    71' Liverpool U21 subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Bradshaw · On: J. Lambie
  8. Liverpool U21
    76' Liverpool U21 Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Gordon · Assist: J. Lambie
  9. Chesterfield
    77' Chesterfield subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Tanton · On: Vontae Daley-Campbell
  10. Chesterfield
    77' Chesterfield subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Duffy · On: D. Markanday
  11. Chesterfield
    77' Chesterfield subst · Substitution 5
    Off: B. Hobson · On: J. Berry-McNally
  12. Liverpool U21
    85' Liverpool U21 subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Ramsay · On: K. Kelly
  13. Liverpool U21
    90'+4 Liverpool U21 Card · Yellow Card
    Rhys Williams

    Time wasting

  14. Liverpool U21
    90' Liverpool U21 Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Gordon · Assist: K. Kelly

Match Stats

Stat Chesterfield Liverpool U21
Fouls 10 14
Pass Accuracy 80% 76%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 9
Corners 9 3
Total Passes 469 391
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 4 1
Shots on Target 3 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 4
Possession 55% 45%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 377 298
Shots Inside Box 6 7
Saves 2 1
Shots Outside Box 5 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Chesterfield took a commanding 2–0 lead within two minutes thanks to goals from B. Hobson and D. Duffy.
  • ▸ K. Gordon's second goal at the 90th minute equalized the score, ensuring Liverpool U21 did not leave empty-handed in the EFL Trophy.