Newcastle United U21, Crystal Palace U21 and Cambridge United progressed to the knockout stage of the Jersey Mike's Trophy on Tuesday. Newcastle won at Rotherham United in Northern Group C, Palace won at Newport County in Southern Group E, and Cambridge beat Brighton & Hove Albion U21 in Southern Group G to seal top spot.
Newcastle United U21 go through
Newcastle United's under-21 side secured passage to the knockout stages with a 1-0 win at Rotherham United in Northern Group C. Kyran Thompson's goal earned Newcastle's youngsters a 1-0 victory at Rotherham United. The result eliminated Rotherham United and ensured Newcastle United U21 will progress along with leaders Bradford City.
Crystal Palace U21 secure their place
Crystal Palace's under-21 side secured passage to the knockout stages with a 2-1 win at Newport County in Southern Group E. David Angibeaud's winner gave Palace a 2-1 win at Newport County. Crystal Palace U21 are guaranteed to progress alongside Plymouth Argyle.
Cambridge United finish top
Brighton & Hove Albion U21 were beaten 6-0 at Cambridge United in Southern Group G. Ben Barclay was sent off for deliberate handball in the first half, and Isaac Heath scored the resulting penalty. Callum Stead scored twice as Cambridge United claimed a third win in three games in the competition. Cambridge United clinched top spot in the group and ended Brighton & Hove Albion U21's hopes.
Doncaster result settles Group H
Doncaster Rovers won 4-1 at Rochdale in Northern Group H. The result eliminated Rochdale and Liverpool U21, who can now finish no higher than third in the pool.
