Dagenham & Redbridge 5:0 Crystal Palace U21 — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Dagenham & Redbridge thrashed Crystal Palace U21 5-0 in a Club Friendly, with Tom Eastman the standout performer on a 7.83 rating, setting up a meeting with Buxton FC on 25 July. It was a one-sided affair from the moment Kayden Harrack opened the scoring in the 30th minute, quickly followed by Andy Carroll and Harry Beautyman before half-time.

The match was effectively over inside 38 minutes as Dagenham struck three times in eight minutes, leaving Palace U21 shell-shocked. Kymani Thomas added a fourth in the 57th minute and Noah Coppin completed the rout in the 67th, with no cards or VAR interventions to disrupt the flow.

Despite the scoreline, Crystal Palace U21 actually dominated possession with 59% to Dagenham's 41%, but the hosts were ruthlessly efficient — they took five corners to Palace's two and converted five of their chances. Tom Eastman earned the highest rating of the match with 7.83, anchoring a back line that kept a clean sheet. CheckLive's model clearly favoured Dagenham & Redbridge, and the result confirmed that prediction. Next up for Dagenham is Buxton FC on 25 July.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Dagenham & Redbridge vs Crystal Palace U21?

Dagenham & Redbridge 5-0 Crystal Palace U21 (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Kayden Harrack (30') for Dagenham & Redbridge; Andy Carroll (32') for Dagenham & Redbridge; Harry Beautyman (38') for Dagenham & Redbridge; Kymani Thomas (57') for Dagenham & Redbridge; Noah Coppin (67') for Dagenham & Redbridge.

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