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# Stockport U21 1-2 Charlton Athletic U21: Young Addicks Complete Comeback in League Cup Thriller Stockport County's Under-21 side were left to rue a brave first-half display as Charlton Athletic U21 stormed back to claim a 2-1 victory in the English U21 League Cup on August 27, 2026. Charlton's second-half resilience proved decisive, as the visitors booked their place in the next round while Stockport were left wondering what might have been. ## Bright Start from the Home Side Stockport came flying out of the blocks at their academy ground. They pressed high and forced Charlton into sloppy passes during the opening exchanges. The reward arrived in the 19th minute when a fluid team move ended with midfielder Lewis Cantrell driving into the box and firing low into the corner. It was the kind of confident finish that has made him one of the standout performers in Stockport's youth setup this season. Spurred by the goal, the hosts continued to push forward. Cantrell nearly added a second just before the half-hour mark, but his clever dink sailed inches over the crossbar. Charlton, for their part, struggled to find rhythm against a well-organized Stockport pressing shape. The first half ended with Stockport firmly on top, leaving the visitors needing a significant reaction. ## Charlton's Second-Half Response Whatever the Charlton coaching staff changed during the break, it transformed the match in the early minutes of the second half. The visitors emerged with far greater intent and began winning the midfield battles that had been lost earlier. Their equalizer came in the 58th minute. A corner was only half-cleared, and the ball fell to Charlton captain Tomás Shearer, who smashed a first-time strike through a crowd of bodies and into the top corner. Suddenly it was Stockport who looked rattled. Charlton grew in confidence, and in the 74th minute they snatched the winner. A clever through-ball from midfielder Reece Palmer released winger Jaden Brooks, who kept his composure to slide the ball past the onrushing goalkeeper. It was a sweeping move that pulled the home side's defense apart and sealed the result. ## Key Moments and Tactical Shifts The game turned on the tactical adjustment made by Charlton at half-time. They stopped attempting to play out from the back against Stockport's press and instead looked for direct passes into the feet of their forward players. This not only bypassed Stockport's midfield pressure but also created dangerous one-versus-one situations out wide. Stockport's inability to hold onto their lead was compounded by a lack of attacking width late on. They threw bodies forward in search of an equalizer, but Charlton's defense held firm, marshalled confidently by the composed Shearer at the back. ## Standout Players **Tomás Shearer (Charlton Athletic U21)** – Scored the crucial equalizer and proved an absolute rock under aerial pressure. His leadership during the tense closing stages was exemplary. **Jaden Brooks (Charlton Athletic U21)** – The match-winner showed excellent composure for a young winger. His pace stretched Stockport in the second half. **Lewis Cantrell (Stockport U21)** – Gave the hosts the lead with a superb finish and continued to be the most dangerous attacking outlet for his team throughout the night. ## Season Impact and Looking Ahead For Charlton Athletic U21, this result is another sign of their growing strength in the cup competition. Having now won back-to-back road fixtures, they will carry genuine confidence into the next round. For Stockport U21, this defeat is a painful one, especially given their strong opening period. They must quickly refocus on league duties, where their young squad remains in a promising mid-table position. The match underscored the razor-thin margins in youth football, where a single tactical tweak can swing the outcome. Stockport will hope to learn from their missed opportunity, while Charlton are left to enjoy another memorable cup night.

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The Nova Iguacu vs Sampaio Correa (RJ) fixture is part of the Copa Rio during the 2026 season. Follow live scores, Copa Rio fixtures, match statistics, Copa Rio standings and Copa Rio match results for Nova Iguacu vs Sampaio Correa (RJ) on TigerScores365.

Match Date: Aug 26, 2026

Competition: Copa Rio

Country: Brazil

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