Newcastle United and Crystal Palace’s under-21 teams have qualified for the knockout stages of the Jersey Mike’s Trophy after winning away at League Two opposition. Both will progress alongside the leaders of their respective groups.
Kyran Thompson scored the only goal as Newcastle beat Rotherham United 1-0 in Northern Group C. The result eliminated Rotherham and confirmed Newcastle’s place in the next round with Bradford City.
In Southern Group E, David Angibeaud’s winner gave Crystal Palace a 2-1 victory at Newport County. Palace are guaranteed to advance alongside Plymouth Argyle.
Brighton & Hove Albion’s under-21s, meanwhile, were knocked out after a 6-0 loss at Cambridge United in Southern Group G. Brighton’s over-age player Ben Barclay was sent off for deliberate handball in the first half, and Isaac Heath converted the resulting penalty. Cambridge scored five more times in the following half-hour, with Callum Stead finding the net twice. The win was Cambridge’s third in three group matches and secured top spot.
Elsewhere, Doncaster Rovers beat Rochdale 4-1 in Northern Group H. The result eliminated Rochdale and Liverpool’s under-21s, who can no longer finish higher than third in the group.
Sources: BBC Sport Football.