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Doncaster win as Rotherham lose in EFL Trophy
Doncaster Rovers beat Rochdale 4-1 in the EFL Trophy, while Newcastle United Under-21s and Crystal Palace Under-21s also won to secure places in the knockout stages. The results eliminated Rochdale, Rotherham United and Liverpool Under-21s, as well as Brighton & Hove Albion Under-21s after a heavy defeat.
Kyran Thompson scored in the 34th minute as Newcastle won 1-0 at Rotherham, who were knocked out; Bradford City will progress from Northern Group C alongside Newcastle. Palace won 2-1 at Newport County through David Angibeaud’s goal and advance with Plymouth Argyle. Cambridge United beat Brighton 6-0 after Ben Barclay was sent off for deliberate handball; Isaac Heath scored the penalty and Callum Stead claimed two goals as Cambridge secured top spot in Southern Group G.
In short
- Doncaster beat Rochdale 4-1 and eliminated both Rochdale and Liverpool Under-21s.
- Newcastle and Palace secured knockout-stage places with narrow away wins.
- Cambridge thrashed Brighton 6-0 after Ben Barclay was sent off.