ROCHDALE, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: Will Wright of Liverpool U21 runs with the ball during the Jersey Mike’s Trophy match between Rochdale and Liverpool U21 at Crown Oil Arena on September 22, 2026 in Rochdale, England. (Photo by Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images)
The Liverpool FC U21s progressed through the hilariously named EFL Jersey Mike’s Trophy on Tuesday night. Away at League Two side Rochdale, and a man down after Mor Talla Ndiaye got himself sent off midway through the first half at the 21 minute mark, Liverpool went down 1-0 after Devante Rodney opened the scoring for the hosts from outside the box.
Liverpool’s Will Wright then equalised wtih a sensational solo run:
A pair of Ian Henderson goals for the hosts, including a sublime lob of Liverpool keeper Harvey Davies from outside the box had the hosts looking like they’d progress, only for a pair of inury-time goals from substitutes Ben Trueman and Josh Sonni-Lambie to tie up the game. Sonni-Lambe scored virtually with the last kick of the game to send Robe Page’s side into a penalty shootout, which they won 7-6.
What a result for the young lads.