Newcastle United young stars advance in EFL Trophy with win over Rotherham
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 4, 2026, 7:53 AM
Last updated Nov 4, 2026
Newcastle United's Under 21 team secured a 1-0 victory against Rotherham United in the EFL Trophy at New York Stadium on Tuesday night. The decisive goal was scored by 17-year-old Kyran Thompson in the 34th minute, capping off a strong team performance. This win allowed Newcastle's young players to progress to the knockout stage of the competition for the first time in eight years. The victory follows earlier matches where Newcastle had a 3-1 win against York City and a 2-1 loss to Bradford City. The Under 21s have now won five consecutive games across leagues and cups, showcasing the depth of talent in their academy.
- •Kyran Thompson scores the winning goal in the 34th minute
- •Newcastle Under 21s control the match against Rotherham
- •Victory marks fifth consecutive win for Newcastle's young players
- •They are in the last 32 of the EFL Trophy for the first time in eight years
- •Previous match results include a win against York City and a loss to Bradford City
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"A great Tuesday night for the Newcastle United young stars as they beat the Rotherham United first team 1-0 at the New York Stadium. Now renamed the Jersey Mike’s Trophy, the EFL Trophy is a cup competition for all League One and League Two clubs, plus under 21 sides from 16 Category One Academies (Arsenal, Aston Villa, Brentford, Brighton & Hove Albion, Chelsea, Crystal Palace, Everton, Fulham, Ipswich Town, Leeds United, Liverpool, Manchester City, Newcastle United, Nottingham Forest, Sunderla
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