League One and Two clubs dominate Premier League U21s in EFL Trophy

In the EFL Trophy, League One and League Two teams overwhelmed Premier League U21 sides on September 22, with 93 goals scored across 23 matches. Rochdale's clash with Liverpool Under-21s ended 3-3, leading to a penalty shootout victory for Liverpool. Leicester City secured a 6-1 win over Fulham Under-21s, while Luton Town achieved a 6-0 rout against Ipswich Town Under-21s. Michael Mellon starred for Stevenage with a hat-trick in their 6-1 triumph over Walsall. Accrington Stanley and Sunderland Under-21s ended in a dramatic 3-3 draw, with Accrington winning on penalties.

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