Ian Doyle with the Liverpool player ratings and scores from the EFL Trophy clash at Huddersfield Town on Tuesday evening
Bali Mumba of Huddersfield is tackled by Oliver O'Connor of Liverpool U21s during the Jersey Mike's Trophy at Accu Stadium on November 10 2026
Bali Mumba of Huddersfield is tackled by Oliver O'Connor of Liverpool U21s during the Jersey Mike's Trophy at Accu Stadium on November 10 2026
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Liverpool ended their EFL Trophy campaign in disappointing fashion as they tumbled to a 4-0 defeat at League One leaders Huddersfield Town on Tuesday evening.
A brace from Joe Taylor and a Joe Low header put the Terriers in complete control by the interval with Cameron Ashia adding a fourth shortly after the hour.
It made for a difficult night for Rob Page's under-21 side, who went into the game knowing they were already eliminated despite good performances earlier in the competition with a penalty shoot-out win at Rochdale and narrow defeat against Doncaster Rovers.
The ECHO was in attendance at the Accu Stadium and here we run the rule over the performances of the Liverpool players...
Bailey Hall 6
Atoned for loose pass first half with smothering save but could have closed down quicker for the second goal. Some decent stops second half.
Oliver O'Connor 6
Unwise pass inside gave the ball away for the opener and confidence affected as a result until better second half with more forward probing. Subbed.
Mor Talla Ndiaye 5
Struggled with defensive positioning at key times and distribution out from the back became increasingly wayward. Settled a bit after break.
Lucas Pitt 5
The 20-year-old found it tough going up against senior opponents. Learning curve for defender, who ended game at right-back.
Luke Chambers 6
Senior experience evident with solid outing and began to make inroads going forward. Switched to centre-back for final quarter and close with late free-kick.
Ben Trueman 6
The deeper of Liverpool's three central midfielders, attempted to provide cover for an at times overworked backline. Subbed.
Daniel Onanuga 5
Playing on the right, plenty of effort but unable to make significant impression first half until striking over just before interval. Subbed.
James McConnell 6
Snapped into tackles and good engine, but should have done better with free header from corner first half. Subbed.
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 2: Liverpool FC Head Coach Andoni Iraola concentrates after the pre-season friendly match between Liverpool FC and Leeds United at Soldier Field on August 2, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Miller/ISI Photos/ISI Photos via Getty Images)
Liverpool's new head coach Andoni Iraola, pictured on the club's tour of the US(Michael Miller/ISI Photos/ISI Photos via Getty Images)
Michael Laffey 5
Sought to offer support for lone striker Sonni-Lambie with runs from deep but an unenviable task.
Joe Bradshaw 5
Found it difficult to work his way into space first half down the Liverpool left and became frustrated. Booked and subbed.
Josh Sonni-Lambie 6
Asking a lot for the 18-year-old to be the focal point of the attack with so many strikers unavailable, but didn't lack for appetite and close with one second-half effort.
SUBS
Clae Ewing (for O'Connor 67)
Welcome return to action after long-term injury.
Patrik Farkas (for Onanuga 67)
Looked to provide forward threat.
Ryan Cowley (for Trueman 73)
More minutes in the bank as he build up fitness.
Joe Upton (for McConnell 88)
Late outing.
Alvin Ayman (for Bradshaw 88)
Minutes.