Stockport County 6-3 Everton U21 in the Football League Trophy at Edgeley Park, Stockport (10,841 capacity).

Stockport County won 4, drew 0 and lost 1 of their previous 5 matches (W–L–W–W–W), scoring 12 and conceding 7.

Everton U21 won 3, drew 0 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (L–L–W–W–W), scoring 16 and conceding 12.

The two sides have met 3 times: Stockport County 2 wins, Everton U21 1, 0 draws.

Attempt saved. Justin Clarke (Everton U21) left footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Luca Ashby-Hammond (Stockport County).

Corner, Stockport County. Conceded by Jack Patterson.

Attempt blocked. Jason Adigun (Stockport County) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.

Attempt missed. George Finney (Everton U21) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left following a corner.

Corner, Everton U21. Conceded by Jason Adigun.

Corner, Everton U21. Conceded by Owen Moxon.

Attempt blocked. Aled Thomas (Everton U21) header from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Harvey Foster with a cross.

Corner, Everton U21. Conceded by Luca Ashby-Hammond.

Attempt saved. Justin Clarke (Everton U21) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is saved in the bottom right corner by Luca Ashby-Hammond (Stockport County). Assisted by Braiden Graham.

Foul by George Finney (Everton U21).

Jason Adigun (Stockport County) wins a free kick on the left wing.

Substitution, Everton U21. Omari Benjamin replaces Melvin Matos.

Substitution, Everton U21. Jonathan Nsangou replaces Ceiran Loney.

Substitution, Everton U21. Aled Thomas replaces Luis Gardner.

Joe Astles (Stockport County) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Foul by Justin Clarke (Everton U21).

Foul by Joshua van Schoor (Everton U21).

Malik Mothersille (Stockport County) wins a free kick on the right wing.