Match Report
Stevenage claimed a 5-2 victory over Crystal Palace U21 in the EFL Trophy (Southern Group Stage). Before the match, Stevenage were 1st in the EFL Trophy table with Crystal Palace U21 in 4th. Stevenage have dominated this fixture (2023–2025), winning 2 of 2 encounters. Stevenage had scored 12 goals this season (4.0 per game), Crystal Palace U21 had 6 (2.0 per game). Stevenage's goals came from Phoenix Patterson (37'), Phoenix Patterson (77'), Lewis Orford (90'), Jovan Malcolm (24'); Crystal Palace U21 scored through George King (42'), Kaden Rodney (72'). Match stats: possession 57%-43%, shots 21-8, on target 10-6, corners 3-2. See the full match report, player ratings and detailed statistics above.
Goal scorers
Stevenage: Phoenix Patterson (37'), Phoenix Patterson (77'), Lewis Orford (90'), Jovan Malcolm (24') · Crystal Palace U21: George King (42'), Kaden Rodney (72')
Key stats
Possession: Stevenage 57% · Crystal Palace U21 43% · Total shots: 21-8 · On target: 10-6 · Corners: 3-2