Ben Trueman scored and set up another as Liverpool U21 survived a red card and a late Rochdale surge to win a penalty shoot-out 10-9 in the Football League Trophy, with Rochdale midfielder Edward Francis the outstanding performer on the night. Ninety minutes of chaos ended level, and the visitors held their nerve from twelve yards.
10.0Edward FrancisRochdale · Midfielder2 shots · 4 key passesRochdale 3:3 Liverpool U21 — Match Report
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTFirst half1 - 1
- 21M. Talla Ndiaye(Denial of a goal-scoring opportunity)
Second half2 - 2
- 46L. Reece
- 63I. Pither
- 63D. Onanuga
- 74(Foul)
- 82B. Trueman
- 90 + 3
- 90 + 4B. Trueman
- 90 + 6(B. Trueman)
Added time0 - 0
- + 3(Leaving field)
Penalty shoot-out6 - 7
- 0 - 1W. Wright
- 1 - 1Z. Silcott-Duberry
- 1 - 2B. Trueman
- 2 - 2G. Middleton
- 2 - 3O. O'Connor
- 3 - 3E. Francis
- 3 - 4J. Bradshaw
- 4 - 4I. Henderson
- 4 - 5L. Chambers
- 5 - 5C. Hayes
- 5 - 6J. Sonni-Lambie
- 6 - 6S. Sherring
- 6 - 7D. Onanuga
- 6 - 7S. Waller
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Questions & Answers
What was the final score of Rochdale vs Liverpool U21?
Rochdale 9-10 Liverpool U21 (Football League Trophy).
Who scored?
Devante Rodney (37', assist Zain Silcott-Duberry) for Rochdale; Will Wright (42', assist Luke Chambers) for Liverpool U21; Ian Henderson (77', assist Edward Francis) for Rochdale; Ian Henderson (80', assist Edward Francis) for Rochdale; Ben Trueman (90+4', assist Oliver O'Connor) for Liverpool U21; Josh Sonni-Lambie (90+6', assist Ben Trueman) for Liverpool U21.
Was Liverpool U21's win deserved?
Yes — Liverpool U21 were on top for most of the match.
Were there any red cards in Rochdale vs Liverpool U21?
Yes — sent off: Mor Talla Ndiaye (Liverpool U21, 21').
Head to Head meetings Rochdale - Liverpool U21
- Matches2
- The biggest draw0
- The most effective match3-3
Rochdale
Liverpool U21
- 1
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 1
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  1 | 1  |
Scored goals | 4 | 3 |
Average per game | 2 | 1.5 |
The biggest victory | 1-0 | 3-3 |
Rochdale
Liverpool U21
Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 |
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Clear favorite — Liverpool U21
Liverpool U21 is a strong favourite on CheckLive metrics: overall rating 59.8 vs 43.4 for Rochdale. The biggest edge is in mental resilience (CheckMental 73.2 vs 31.8); CheckLive signal strength 64%.
Away win — Liverpool U213.10
High confidence64%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
38.9
59.1
CheckSkill
52.1
54.4
CheckMental
31.8
73.2
CheckLive total43.4 vs 59.8+16.4
More match signals
Under 2.581%2.63
Liverpool U21 (DNB)78%2.50
Liverpool U21 (−1)75%
Today's market odds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the favourite in Rochdale vs Liverpool U21?
On CheckLive metrics the favourite is Liverpool U21: overall rating 59.8 vs 43.4, CheckLive signal strength 64%.
What is Liverpool U21's main edge?
Liverpool U21 is strongest in mental resilience: CheckMental 73.2 vs 31.8 for Rochdale. The overall rating gap is 21.3.
How does CheckLive rate the match?
The rating is built on three metrics: form (CheckForm), quality (CheckSkill) and mentality (CheckMental). Their values and the match signals are below.
What does Confidence mean?
Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
What is the correct-score prediction?
CheckLive calculation: 0-1 (Rochdale vs Liverpool U21, regulation time). Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
- Matches0
- The biggest draw0
- The most effective match0
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- 0
Victories
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Draws
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Victories
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Victories |  0 | 0 |
Scored goals | 0 | 0 |
Average per game | 0 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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