Checkatrade Trophy round-up: Sunderland stage late comeback
Thursday 10 November 2016 16:19, UK
Sunderland Academy scored two late goals to beat Notts County 2-1 on Wednesday and advance to the next round of the Checkatrade Trophy.
Adam Campbell had given Notts County the lead in the Northern Group F encounter.
But Josh Maja levelled in the 84th minute before an own goal from Hayden Hollis saw the Black Cats snatch second spot in the group behind Rochdale, who beat Hartlepool 2-1.
Southampton Academy secured top spot in Southern Group E after a 4-0 victory over Crawley Town.
An own goal set Saints on their way and Siph Mdlalose, Callum Slattery and Olufela Olomola also netted.
Coventry staged an impressive second-half comeback to beat Wycombe 4-2 in Southern Group D
Ryan Haynes scored twice before goals from George Thomas and Gael Bigirimana saw Coventry come from 2-0 down to secure victory and top the group.
Cole Stockton netted twice as Morecambe beat Bradford 3-2 in Northern Group C, but the Bantams still pip their opponents to first place on goal difference.
Carlisle finished top of Northern Group D with three wins from three after beating Fleetwood 4-2.
In Northern Group H, Sheffield United ended up third after beating Grimsby Town 4-2.
Tom Eaves and Francois Zoko scored for Yeovil as they won 2-0 at Reading Academy to secure top spot in Southern Group A.
The draw for the next round takes place on Thursday at 10.30am live on Sky Sports News HQ.
