Liverpool news: U21's score twice in injury time to draw against Rochdale before winning shootout

Image source, Getty Images By Aadam Patel Liverpool reporter , At Crown Oil Arena, Rochdale Published 23 September 2026, 08:40 BST Boss Rob Page hailed the "character and resilience" of his Liverpool U21's side as they drew 3-3 against Rochdale in the Jersey Mike's Trophy while down to 10-men.

The young Reds scored two goals in injury time to level the group-stage clash and then won the penalty shoot-out 7-6 against the League Two side to earn a bonus point.

"What character and resilience the boys showed to come back from the sending off early on, to see the game through and play as much as we could with 10-men and to dig deep. I've nothing but praise for that group - great character," said Page, who added it was the proudest he'd been of the group since he took the job in 2025.