Walsall vs Chelsea U21, 2025-26 EFL Trophy, Group Stage
· Walsall win 4-2 on penaltiesAbout
Walsall are hosting Chelsea U21
at Bescot Stadium, Walsall, England, starting on
. The match is a part of the English EFL Trophy.
Game Information
Competition: English EFL Trophy
Venue: Bescot Stadium
Location: Walsall, England
Attendance: 1,608
Venue: Bescot Stadium
Location: Walsall, England
Attendance: 1,608
EFL Trophy Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northampton Town | 3 | +5 | 9 |
| 2 | Walsall | 3 | +1 | 5 |
| 3 | Shrewsbury Town | 3 | -1 | 3 |
| 4 | Chelsea U21 | 3 | -5 | 1 |
Line-Ups
Walsall (5-3-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 12 | Sam Hornby (GK) |
| 6 | Priestley Farquharson |
| 20 | Daniel Cox |
| 33 | Rico Browne |
| 18 | Vincent Harper  |
| 25 | Jid Okeke |
| 29 | Ryan Finnigan |
| 8 | Charlie Lakin |
| 31 | Rico Richards |
| 37 | Albert Adomah |
| 9 | Jamille Matt |
Chelsea U21 (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 44 | Gaga Slonina (GK) |
| 63 | Kaiden Wilson |
| 64 | Justin Osagie |
| 52 | Kian Best |
| 82 | Lewi Richards |
| 53 | Kobe Barbour |
| 58 | Ollie Harrison |
| 36 | Samuel Rak-Sakyi |
| 33 | Deivid Washington |
| 65 | Frankie Runham |
| 37 | Dujuan Richards |
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