Match Report
Exeter City defeated Arsenal U21 4-3 in the EFL Trophy, Southern Group Stage. Before the match, Exeter City were 2nd in the EFL Trophy table with Arsenal U21 in 4th. The history between these teams (2023–2025) is evenly balanced with 1 win each. Exeter City had scored 5 goals this season (1.7 per game), Arsenal U21 had 6 (2.0 per game). Exeter City's goals came from Joshua Brendan David Magennis (50'), J. Aitchison (64'), Joshua Brendan David Magennis (76'), Jayden Wareham (87'); Arsenal U21 scored through Charles Sagoe Jr (16'), Harrison Dudziak (54'), Osman Kamara (74'). Match stats: possession 57%-43%, shots 19-13, on target 8-4, corners 7-7. Check out the complete match analysis, lineups and key moments.
Goal scorers
Exeter City: Joshua Brendan David Magennis (50'), J. Aitchison (64'), Joshua Brendan David Magennis (76'), Jayden Wareham (87') · Arsenal U21: Charles Sagoe Jr (16'), Harrison Dudziak (54'), Osman Kamara (74')
Key stats
Possession: Exeter City 57% · Arsenal U21 43% · Total shots: 19-13 · On target: 8-4 · Corners: 7-7