Match report

Salford City Stuns Wolves U21 4–2 in EFL Trophy

Salford City
Salford City
4–2
FT
Wolves U21
Wolves U21
Nov 11, 2025

Salford City produced an impressive comeback to stun Wolves U21 with a 4–2 victory in the EFL Trophy, turning the match around after conceding early. Goals from B. Padovani, C. Stockton, and two from R. Butt powered Salford's offensive surge, while Wolves U21's efforts were highlighted by F. Holman and L. Lopes' goals.

Key Facts

  • • Salford City defeated Wolves U21 4–2
  • • B. Padovani scored at the 40th minute
  • • C. Stockton scored at the 59th minute
  • • R. Butt scored twice, at the 77th and 82nd minutes
  • • Wolves U21 got goals from F. Holman (9th minute) and L. Lopes (90th minute)

Lineups

Salford City

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 33 M. Howard (G)
  • 6 O. Turton (D)
  • 36 J. Lara (D)
  • 15 B. Cooper (D)
  • 45 R. Longelo-Mbule (M)
  • 34 R. Butt
  • 8 J. Grant (M)
  • 17 J. Austerfield (M)
  • 35 B. Padovani (M)
  • 16 F. Borini (F)
  • 9 C. Stockton (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 M. Young
  • 2 L. Ayina
  • 32 J. Curran-Nichols
  • 29 L. Garbutt
  • 39 A. Bairstow
  • 40 A. Henderson
  • 47 R. Carroll

Wolves U21

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 40 A. Brooks (G)
  • 46 A. Pond (D)
  • 76 C. Voice
  • 59 S. Olagunju (D)
  • 61 W. Okoduwa
  • 72 F. Ashworth
  • 62 L. Rawlings (M)
  • 55 A. White
  • 30 E. Gonzalez (F)
  • 36 M. Mane (F)
  • 52 F. Holman (F)

Substitutes

  • 75 A. Arnold
  • 79 S. Lochhead
  • 81 A. Williams
  • 54 D. Angel Enguru Mangue
  • 41 J. Esen
  • 68 L. Lopes
  • 74 T. Edozie

Timeline

  1. Wolves U21
    9' Wolves U21 Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Holman
  2. Wolves U21
    11' Wolves U21 Card · Yellow Card
    C. Voice

    Handball

  3. Wolves U21
    25' Wolves U21 Card · Yellow Card
    Saheed Olagunju

    Foul

  4. Salford City
    36' Salford City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Borini · On: J. Curran-Nichols
  5. Salford City
    40' Salford City Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Padovani
  6. Salford City
    46' Salford City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: O. Turton · On: L. Garbutt
  7. Wolves U21
    46' Wolves U21 subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Ashworth · On: J. Esen
  8. Salford City
    59' Salford City Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Stockton
  9. Salford City
    63' Salford City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Longelo-Mbule · On: A. Bairstow
  10. Salford City
    64' Salford City Card · Yellow Card
    J. Curran-Nichols

    Foul

  11. Salford City
    64' Salford City subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Austerfield · On: R. Carroll
  12. Wolves U21
    65' Wolves U21 subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. White · On: T. Edozie
  13. Wolves U21
    74' Wolves U21 Card · Yellow Card
    Alfie Pond

    Foul

  14. Salford City
    77' Salford City Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Butt · Assist: Brandon Cooper
  15. Salford City
    78' Salford City subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Jorge Grant · On: L. Ayina
  16. Wolves U21
    78' Wolves U21 subst · Substitution 3
    Off: W. Okoduwa · On: L. Lopes
  17. Salford City
    82' Salford City Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Butt · Assist: J. Curran-Nichols
  18. Wolves U21
    83' Wolves U21 subst · Substitution 4
    Off: F. Holman · On: D. Angel Enguru Mangue
  19. Wolves U21
    90' Wolves U21 Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Lopes · Assist: E. González

Match Stats

Stat Salford City Wolves U21
Fouls 12 13
Pass Accuracy 82% 72%
Offsides 2 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 31 8
Corners 6 1
Total Passes 467 330
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 10 4
Shots on Target 9 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 12 2
Possession 59% 41%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 384 238
Shots Inside Box 19 5
Saves 0 5
Shots Outside Box 12 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ B. Padovani's goal at the 40th minute marked the turning point, helping Salford City regain their composure and morale
  • ▸ R. Butt's brace (77th and 82nd minutes) sealed the victory for Salford City, despite Wolves U21's late effort by L. Lopes