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Papa John's Trophy: Aston Villa Under-21s produce comeback as other academy sides struggle

It was another difficult night for Premier League academy sides in the EFL Trophy.

Southampton Under-21s fell to a 4-1 defeat at League One strugglers Charlton, who were playing in front of a record low home attendance of 689.

The Saints' goal was scored by 32-year-old player-coach Olly Lancashire, but it could not stop them slipping to a second successive defeat in the competition.

Liverpool's under-21 side, including defender Nat Phillips, 24, were beaten 4-1 at Bolton Wanderers while the youth teams of Leicester, Newcastle and Wolves lost at Accrington, Harrogate and Shrewsbury respectively.

The Foxes slumped to a 5-0 loss at Stanley and have conceded nine goals in their two defeats.