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The 2024–25 EFL Trophy, known as the Vertu Trophy[a] for sponsorship reasons, is the 44th season in the history of the competition, and is a knock-out tournament for clubs in EFL League One and League Two, the third and fourth tiers of the English football league system, as well as the "Academy teams" of 16 Premier League teams.[1]
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | England Wales |
| Teams | 64 |
The defending champions are Peterborough United who defeated Wycombe Wanderers 2–1 in the previous season's final.
Participating clubs
edit- 48 clubs from League One and League Two.
- 16 invited Category One Academy teams.
Eligibility criteria for players
edit- For EFL clubs[2]
- Minimum of four qualifying outfield players in their starting XI. A qualifying outfield player was one who met any of the following requirements:
- Any player who started the previous or following first-team fixture.
- Any player who is in the top 10 players at the club who has made the most starting appearances in league and domestic cup competitions this season.
- Any player with forty or more first-team starting appearances in their career, including International matches.
- Any player on loan from a Premier League club or any EFL Category One Academy club.
- A club can play any eligible goalkeeper in the competition.
- Any player out on a long loan term at a National League, National League North, or National League South team can play as long as the loaning team agree to allow the player to return for the match.
- For invited teams[2]
- Minimum of six players in the starting line-up who are aged under 21 on 30 June 2024.
- Maximum of two players on the team sheet who are aged over 21 and have also made forty or more senior appearances.
Competition format
edit- Group stage
- Sixteen groups of four teams will be organised on a regionalised basis.
- All groups will include one invited club.
- All clubs will play each other once, either home or away (academy sides will play all group matches away from home).
- Clubs will be awarded three points for a win and one point for a draw.
- In the event of a drawn game (after 90 minutes), a penalty shoot-out will be held with the winning team earning an additional point.
- Clubs expelled from the EFL will be knocked out of the tournament automatically.
- The top two teams in each group will progress to the knockout stage.
- In an Event of which group stage match has been postponed, the Postponed Group stage match will be rescheduled to no further date than the second Tuesday of November 2024.
- Knockout stage
- Rounds 2 and 3 of the competition will be drawn on a regionalised basis.
- In Round 2, the group winners will be seeded and the group runners-up will be unseeded in the draw.
- In Round 3, teams who played in the same group as each other in the group stage will be kept apart.[3]
Group stage
editThe group stage draw was announced on 24 June 2024, with the Academy teams being drawn on 27 June 2024 on Sky Sports News.[4]
Northern section
editGroup A
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| Pos | Div | Team | Pld | W | PW | PL | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L1 | Stockport County | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 4 | +4 | 6 | Advance to Round 2 |
| 2 | L2 | Tranmere Rovers | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4 | +1 | 6 | |
| 3 | ACA | Everton U21 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 7 | −2 | 3 | |
| 4 | L2 | Accrington Stanley | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 7 | −3 | 3 |
Updated to match(es) played on 12 November 2024. Source: EFL
| 20 August 2024 | Tranmere Rovers | 1–3 | Everton U21 | Birkenhead |
| 19:45 BST (UTC+1) |
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Stadium: Prenton Park Attendance: 1,296 Referee: Richie Watkins |
| 3 September 2024 | Accrington Stanley | 1–4 | Stockport County | Accrington |
| 19:45 BST (UTC+1) |
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Report | Stadium: Crown Ground Attendance: 791 Referee: Scott Jackson |
| 17 September 2024 | Stockport County | 4–1 | Everton U21 | Stockport |
| 19:45 BST (UTC+1) |
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Stadium: Edgeley Park Attendance: 1,299 Referee: Paul Marsden |
| 8 October 2024 | Tranmere Rovers | 2–1 | Accrington Stanley | Birkenhead |
| 19:45 BST (UTC+1) | Report |
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Stadium: Prenton Park Attendance: 919 Referee: Zac Kennard-Kettle |
| 29 October 2024 | Accrington Stanley | 2–1 | Everton U21 | Accrington |
| 19:45 GMT | Report |
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Stadium: Crown Ground Attendance: 450 Referee: John Mulligan |
| 12 November 2024 | Stockport County | 0–2 | Tranmere Rovers | Stockport |
| 19:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: Edgeley Park Attendance: 1,236 Referee: Jamie O'Connor |
Group B
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| Pos | Div | Team | Pld | W | PW | PL | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L1 | Wrexham | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | +4 | 7 | Advance to Round 2 |
| 2 | L2 | Port Vale | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 | +2 | 7 | |
| 3 | L2 | Salford City | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | −2 | 3 | |
| 4 | ACA | Wolverhampton Wanderers U21 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 8 | −4 | 1 |
Updated to match(es) played on 12 November 2024. Source: EFL
| 20 August 2024 | Salford City | 0–2 | Port Vale | Salford |
| 19:45 BST (UTC+1) | Report | Stadium: Moor Lane Attendance: 693 Referee: Ruebyn Ricards |
| 3 September 2024 | Port Vale | 2–2 (5–4 p) | Wolverhampton Wanderers U21 | Stoke-on-Trent |
| 19:45 BST (UTC+1) | Report | Stadium: Vale Park Attendance: 851 Referee: Aaron Bannister | ||
| Penalties | ||||
| 10 September 2024 | Wrexham | 2–1 | Salford City | Wrexham |
| 19:30 BST (UTC+1) |
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Stadium: Racecourse Ground Attendance: 6,640 Referee: Dale Baines |
| 8 October 2024 | Wrexham | 3–0 | Wolverhampton Wanderers U21 | Wrexham |
| 19:45 BST (UTC+1) | Report | Stadium: Racecourse Ground Attendance: 3,987 Referee: Elliot Bell |
| 12 November 2024 | Port Vale | 1–1 (3–1 p) | Wrexham | Stoke-on-Trent |
| 19:45 GMT |
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Stadium: Vale Park Attendance: 1,837 Referee: Steven Copeland |
| Penalties | ||||
| 12 November 2024 | Salford City | 3–2 | Wolverhampton Wanderers U21 | Salford |
| 19:45 GMT | Report | Stadium: Moor Lane Attendance: 503 Referee: Stuart Morland |
Group C
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| Pos | Div | Team | Pld | W | PW | PL | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L2 | Morecambe | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 5 | +2 | 6 | Advance to Round 2 |
| 2 | L1 | Wigan Athletic | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 5 | |
| 3 | ACA | Nottingham Forest U21 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | −1 | 4 | |
| 4 | L2 | Carlisle United | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | −2 | 3 |
Updated to match(es) played on 12 November 2024. Source: EFL
| 3 September 2024 | Carlisle United | 1–2 | Nottingham Forest U21 | Carlisle |
| 19:00 BST (UTC+1) |
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Report | Stadium: Brunton Park Attendance: 1,102 Referee: James Westgate |
| 3 September 2024 | Wigan Athletic | 1–2 | Morecambe | Wigan |
| 19:00 BST (UTC+1) | Report | Stadium: DW Stadium Attendance: 1,702 Referee: Jacob Miles |
| 8 October 2024 | Carlisle United | 0–2 | Wigan Athletic | Carlisle |
| 19:00 BST (UTC+1) | Report | Stadium: Brunton Park Attendance: 1,117 Referee: Steven Copeland |
| 8 October 2024 | Morecambe | 4–2 | Nottingham Forest U21 | Morecambe |
| 19:00 BST (UTC+1) | Report | Stadium: Mazuma Mobile Stadium Attendance: 621 Referee: John Mulligan |
| 12 November 2024 | Morecambe | 1–2 | Carlisle United | Morecambe |
| 19:00 GMT |
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Stadium: Mazuma Mobile Stadium Attendance: 788 Referee: Edward Duckworth |
| 12 November 2024 | Wigan Athletic | 0–0 (3–0 p) | Nottingham Forest U21 | Wigan |
| 19:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: DW Stadium Attendance: 1,449 Referee: Scott Tallis | ||
| Penalties | ||||
Group D
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| Pos | Div | Team | Pld | W | PW | PL | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L1 | Bolton Wanderers | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 4 | +2 | 7 | Advance to Round 2 |
| 2 | ACA | Aston Villa U21 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6 | −2 | 5 | |
| 3 | L2 | Fleetwood Town | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 5 | +1 | 3 | |
| 4 | L2 | Barrow | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6 | −1 | 3 |
Updated to match(es) played on 12 November 2024. Source: EFL
| 3 September 2024 | Fleetwood Town | 2–3 | Aston Villa U21 | Fleetwood |
| 19:00 BST (UTC+1) | Report | Stadium: Highbury Stadium Attendance: 726 Referee: Zac Kennard-Kettle |
| 3 September 2024 | Barrow | 2–3 | Bolton Wanderers | Barrow-in-Furness |
| 19:45 BST (UTC+1) | Report | Stadium: Holker Street Attendance: 2,005 Referee: Thomas Parsons |
| 8 October 2024 | Fleetwood Town | 3–0 | Barrow | Fleetwood |
| 19:00 BST (UTC+1) | Report | Stadium: Highbury Stadium Attendance: 734 Referee: James Westgate |
| 8 October 2024 | Bolton Wanderers | 1–1 (1–4 p) | Aston Villa U21 | Horwich |
| 19:45 BST (UTC+1) |
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Stadium: Toughsheet Community Stadium Attendance: 1,767 Referee: Aaron Bannister |
| Penalties | ||||
| 12 November 2024 | Barrow | 3–0 | Aston Villa U21 | Barrow-in-Furness |
| 19:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: Holker Street Attendance: 539 Referee: Martin Woods |
| 12 November 2024 | Bolton Wanderers | 2–1 | Fleetwood Town | Horwich |
| 19:45 GMT |
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Stadium: Toughsheet Community Stadium Attendance: 1,607 Referee: Elliot Bell |
Group E
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| Pos | Div | Team | Pld | W | PW | PL | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L1 | Blackpool | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | +3 | 6 | Advance to Round 2 |
| 2 | L2 | Crewe Alexandra | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 5 | +2 | 6 | |
| 3 | ACA | Liverpool U21 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | −4 | 3 | |
| 4 | L2 | Harrogate Town | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | −1 | 3 |
Updated to match(es) played on 12 November 2024. Source: EFL
| 27 August 2024 | Crewe Alexandra | 5–1 | Liverpool U21 | Crewe |
| 19:30 BST (UTC+1) | Report | Stadium: Gresty Road Attendance: 1,445 Referee: Neil Hair |
| 3 September 2024 | Blackpool | 4–1 | Crewe Alexandra | Blackpool |
| 19:00 BST (UTC+1) | Report |
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Stadium: Bloomfield Road Attendance: 1,474 Referee: Martin Woods |
| 24 September 2024 | Harrogate Town | 1–1 (4–2 p) | Liverpool U21 | Harrogate |
| 19:45 BST (UTC+1) |
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Stadium: Wetherby Road Attendance: 2,037 |
| Penalties | ||||
| 8 October 2024 | Crewe Alexandra | 1–0 | Harrogate Town | Crewe |
| 19:45 BST (UTC+1) |
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Report | Stadium: Gresty Road Attendance: 780 Referee: James Oldham |
| 6 November 2024 | Blackpool | 0–0 (7–8 p) | Liverpool U21 | Blackpool |
| 19:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: Bloomfield Road Attendance: 1,958 Referee: Zac Kennard-Kettle | ||
| Penalties | ||||
| 12 November 2024 | Harrogate Town | 2–2 (4–5 p) | Blackpool | Harrogate |
| 19:45 GMT | Report | Stadium: Wetherby Road Attendance: 1,343 Referee: Oliver Mackey | ||
| Penalties | ||||
Group F
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| Pos | Div | Team | Pld | W | PW | PL | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
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| 1 | L2 | Doncaster Rovers | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 5 | +3 | 7 | Advance to Round 2 |
| 2 | L1 | Huddersfield Town | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 3 | +4 | 6 | |
| 3 | ACA | Manchester United U21 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 9 | −2 | 5 | |
| 4 | L1 | Barnsley | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 8 | −5 | 0 |
Updated to match(es) played on 12 November 2024. Source: EFL
| 20 August 2024 | Barnsley | 2–3 | Manchester United U21 | Barnsley |
| 19:45 BST (UTC+1) |
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Report | Stadium: Oakwell Attendance: 2,638 Referee: Michael Barlow |
| 3 September 2024 | Doncaster Rovers | 2–1 | Huddersfield Town | Doncaster |
| 19:00 BST (UTC+1) | Report |
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Stadium: Keepmoat Stadium Attendance: 2,319 Referee: Declan Bourne |
| 24 September 2024 | Doncaster Rovers | 3–3 (3–5 p) | Manchester United U21 | Doncaster |
| 19:00 BST (UTC+1) | Report | Stadium: Keepmoat Stadium Attendance: 3,198 | ||
| Penalties | ||||
| 8 October 2024 | Huddersfield Town | 2–0 | Barnsley | Huddersfield |
| 19:45 BST (UTC+1) | Report | Stadium: Kirklees Stadium Attendance: 2,182 Referee: Michael Salisbury |
| 29 October 2024 | Barnsley | 1–3 | Doncaster Rovers | Barnsley |
| 19:00 GMT |
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Report | Stadium: Oakwell Attendance: 1,813 Referee: Elliot Bell |
| 12 November 2024 | Huddersfield Town | 4–1 | Manchester United U21 | Huddersfield |
| 19:45 GMT | Report |
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Stadium: Kirklees Stadium Attendance: 3,021 Referee: Dale Baines |
Group G
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| Pos | Div | Team | Pld | W | PW | PL | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L2 | Chesterfield | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 | +2 | 8 | Advance to Round 2 |
| 2 | L1 | Lincoln City | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 2 | +5 | 6 | |
| 3 | ACA | Manchester City U21 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | −5 | 3 | |
| 4 | L2 | Grimsby Town | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | −2 | 1 |
Updated to match(es) played on 12 November 2024. Source: EFL
| 20 August 2024 | Chesterfield | 1–1 (4–2 p) | Manchester City U21 | Chesterfield |
| 19:45 BST (UTC+1) |
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Stadium: SMH Group Stadium Attendance: 2,446 Referee: Elliot Bell |
| Penalties | ||||
| 3 September 2024 | Lincoln City | 0–1 | Chesterfield | Lincoln |
| 19:00 BST (UTC+1) | Report |
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Stadium: Sincil Bank Attendance: 2,208 Referee: Ruebyn Ricardo |
| 8 October 2024 | Grimsby Town | 1–2 | Lincoln City | Cleethorpes |
| 19:45 BST (UTC+1) |
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Stadium: Blundell Park Attendance: 1,270 Referee: Oliver Mackey |
| 29 October 2024 | Grimsby Town | 1–1 (4–5 p) | Manchester City U21 | Cleethorpes |
| 19:45 GMT |
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Stadium: Blundell Park Attendance: 927 Referee: Zac Kennard-Kettle |
| Penalties | ||||
| 12 November 2024 | Chesterfield | 3–2 | Grimsby Town | Chesterfield |
| 19:45 GMT | Report | Stadium: SMH Group Stadium Attendance: 1,538 Referee: Michael Barlow |
| 12 November 2024 | Lincoln City | 5–0 | Manchester City U21 | Lincoln |
| 19:45 BST (UTC+1) |
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Report | Stadium: Sincil Bank Attendance: 3,055 Referee: Aaron Bannister |
Group H
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| Pos | Div | Team | Pld | W | PW | PL | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L1 | Rotherham United | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | +5 | 9 | Advance to Round 2 |
| 2 | L2 | Bradford City | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | +2 | 4 | |
| 3 | L1 | Mansfield Town | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | −2 | 3 | |
| 4 | ACA | Newcastle United U21 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 8 | −5 | 2 |
Updated to match(es) played on 19 November 2024. Source: EFL
| 20 August 2024 | Rotherham United | 2–0 | Mansfield Town | Rotherham |
| 19:00 BST (UTC+1) |
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Report | Stadium: New York Stadium Attendance: 2,265 Referee: Scott Jackson |
| 3 September 2024 | Bradford City | 2–2 (3–4 p) | Newcastle United U21 | Bradford |
| 19:30 BST (UTC+1) | Report | Stadium: Valley Parade Attendance: 1,790 Referee: Dale Baines | ||
| Penalties | ||||
| 17 September 2024 | Mansfield Town | 0–3 | Bradford City | Mansfield |
| 19:45 BST (UTC+1) | Report | Stadium: Quarry Lane Field Mill Attendance: 1,594 Referee: James Westgate |
| 8 October 2024 | Rotherham United | 3–1 | Newcastle United U21 | Rotherham |
| 19:45 BST (UTC+1) | Report |
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Stadium: New York Stadium Attendance: 1,613 Referee: Ruebyn Ricardo |
| 29 October 2024 | Mansfield Town | 3–0 | Newcastle United U21 | Mansfield |
| 19:45 GMT | Report | Stadium: Quarry Lane Field Mill Attendance: 1,311 Referee: Thomas Bramall |
| 19 November 2024 | Bradford City | 0–1 | Rotherham United | Bradford |
| 19:30 GMT | Report |
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Stadium: Valley Parade Attendance: 1,640 Referee: Jacob Miles |
Southern section
editGroup A
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| Pos | Div | Team | Pld | W | PW | PL | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L2 | Walsall | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | +4 | 8 | Advance to Round 2 |
| 2 | L1 | Birmingham City | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 2 | +10 | 7 | |
| 3 | ACA | Fulham U21 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 9 | −6 | 3 | |
| 4 | L1 | Shrewsbury Town | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 9 | −8 | 0 |
Updated to match(es) played on 12 November 2024. Source: EFL
| 20 August 2024 | Shrewsbury Town | 1–2 | Fulham U21 | Shrewsbury |
| 19:45 BST (UTC+1) |
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Report | Stadium: New Meadow Attendance: 1,206 Referee: Paul Marsden |
| 3 September 2024 | Birmingham City | 1–1 (3–4 p) | Walsall | Birmingham |
| 19:45 BST (UTC+1) |
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Stadium: St. Andrew's Attendance: 9,752 Referee: Sam Purkiss |
| Penalties | ||||
| 17 September 2024 | Walsall | 1–0 | Fulham U21 | Walsall |
| 19:45 BST (UTC+1) |
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Stadium: Bescot Stadium Attendance: 875 Referee: Martin Woods |
| 8 October 2024 | Shrewsbury Town | 0–4 | Birmingham City | Shrewsbury |
| 19:45 BST (UTC+1) | Report | Stadium: New Meadow Attendance: 4,847 Referee: Jamie O'Connor |
| 29 October 2024 | Birmingham City | 7–1 | Fulham U21 | Birmingham |
| 19:45 GMT |
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Stadium: St. Andrew's Attendance: 6,900 Referee: Dale Baines |
| 12 November 2024 | Walsall | 3–0 | Shrewsbury Town | Walsall |
| 19:45 GMT | Report | Stadium: Bescot Stadium Attendance: 1,507 Referee: Zac Kennard-Kettle |
Group B
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| Pos | Div | Team | Pld | W | PW | PL | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
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| 1 | L1 | Wycombe Wanderers | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 5 | +2 | 6 | Advance to Round 2 |
| 2 | L2 | AFC Wimbledon | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6 | −1 | 6 | |
| 3 | ACA | Brighton & Hove Albion U21 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 7 | +1 | 4 | |
| 4 | L1 | Crawley Town | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 8 | −2 | 2 |
Updated to match(es) played on 12 November 2024. Source: EFL
| 20 August 2024 | AFC Wimbledon | 1–0 | Wycombe Wanderers | Wimbledon |
| 19:45 BST (UTC+1) |
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Report | Stadium: Plough Lane Attendance: 1,542 Referee: Scott Tallis |
| 20 August 2024 | Crawley Town | 2–2 (4–3 p) | Brighton & Hove Albion U21 | Crawley |
| 19:45 BST (UTC+1) |
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Report | Stadium: Broadfield Stadium Attendance: 1,545 Referee: Farai Hallam | |
| Penalties | ||||
| 17 September 2024 | Wycombe Wanderers | 5–3 | Brighton & Hove Albion U21 | High Wycombe |
| 19:45 BST (UTC+1) | Report | Stadium: Adams Park Attendance: 487 Referee: Ben Atkinson |
| 8 October 2024 | Crawley Town | 3–4 | AFC Wimbledon | Crawley |
| 19:45 BST (UTC+1) |
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Report | Stadium: Broadfield Stadium Attendance: 1,438 Referee: Alan Young |
| 29 October 2024 | AFC Wimbledon | 0–3 | Brighton & Hove Albion U21 | Wimbledon |
| 19:45 GMT | Report | Stadium: Plough Lane Attendance: 1,066 Referee: Sam Mulhall |
| 12 November 2024 | Wycombe Wanderers | 2–1 | Crawley Town | High Wycombe |
| 19:45 GMT | Report |
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Stadium: Adams Park Attendance: 723 Referee: Scott Jackson |
Group C
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| Pos | Div | Team | Pld | W | PW | PL | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
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| 1 | L1 | Charlton Athletic | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | +5 | 9 | Advance to Round 2 |
| 2 | L1 | Cambridge United | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 4 | |
| 3 | ACA | Chelsea U21 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6 | −3 | 3 | |
| 4 | L2 | Bromley | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 7 | −2 | 2 |
Updated to match(es) played on 11 November 2024. Source: EFL
| 3 September 2024 | Bromley | 3–3 (5–4 p) | Cambridge United | Bromley |
| 19:45 BST (UTC+1) | Report | Stadium: Hayes Lane Attendance: 1,120 Referee: James Durkin | ||
| Penalties | ||||
| 17 September 2024 | Cambridge United | 1–2 | Charlton Athletic | Cambridge |
| 19:45 BST (UTC+1) | Report | Stadium: Abbey Stadium Attendance: 1,028 Referee: Carl Brook |
| 24 September 2024 | Bromley | 2–3 | Chelsea U21 | Bromley |
| 19:45 BST (UTC+1) | Report | Stadium: Hayes Lane Attendance: 1,250 Referee: Matthew Russell |
| 29 October 2024 | Charlton Athletic | 3–0 | Chelsea U21 | Charlton |
| 19:45 GMT | Report | Stadium: The Valley Attendance: 2,004 Referee: Jamie O'Connor |
| 5 November 2024 | Cambridge United | 1–0 | Chelsea U21 | Cambridge |
| 19:00 GMT |
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Report | Stadium: Abbey Stadium Attendance: 1,340 Referee: Sam Mulhall |
| 12 November 2024 | Charlton Athletic | 1–0 | Bromley | Charlton |
| 19:45 GMT |
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Report | Stadium: The Valley Attendance: 2,916 Referee: Ben Atkinson |
Group D
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| Pos | Div | Team | Pld | W | PW | PL | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L1 | Peterborough United | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | +6 | 9 | Advance to Round 2 |
| 2 | L1 | Stevenage | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | −1 | 4 | |
| 3 | ACA | Crystal Palace U21 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | −2 | 3 | |
| 4 | L2 | Gillingham | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6 | −3 | 2 |
Updated to match(es) played on 12 November 2024. Source: EFL
| 20 August 2024 | Stevenage | 1–0 | Crystal Palace U21 | Stevenage |
| 19:45 BST (UTC+1) |
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Report | Stadium: The Lamex Stadium Attendance: 903 Referee: Abigail Byrne |
| 3 September 2024 | Gillingham | 1–2 | Peterborough United | Gillingham |
| 19:00 BST (UTC+1) |
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Report | Stadium: Priestfield Stadium Attendance: 1,657 Referee: Craig Hicks |
| 24 September 2024 | Gillingham | 1–3 | Crystal Palace U21 | Gillingham |
| 19:00 BST (UTC+1) |
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Stadium: Priestfield Stadium Attendance: 1,223 |
| 8 October 2024 | Peterborough United | 2–0 | Stevenage | Peterborough |
| 19:45 BST (UTC+1) |
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Report | Stadium: London Road Stadium Attendance: 2,281 Referee: Stephen Parkinson |
| 5 November 2024 | Peterborough United | 4–1 | Crystal Palace U21 | Peterborough |
| 19:45 GMT | Report |
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Stadium: London Road Stadium Attendance: 1,630 Referee: Abigail Byrne |
| 12 November 2024 | Stevenage | 1–1 (4–5 p) | Gillingham | Stevenage |
| 19:45 GMT |
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Stadium: The Lamex Stadium Attendance: 832 Referee: Scott Simpson |
| Penalties | ||||
Group E
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| Pos | Div | Team | Pld | W | PW | PL | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L2 | Colchester United | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | +4 | 7 | Advance to Round 2 |
| 2 | L1 | Leyton Orient | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4 | +1 | 5 | |
| 3 | ACA | Arsenal U21 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | −2 | 4 | |
| 4 | L2 | Milton Keynes Dons | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 7 | −3 | 2 |
Updated to match(es) played on 12 November 2024. Source: EFL
| 3 September 2024 | Leyton Orient | 1–2 | Arsenal U21 | Leyton |
| 19:00 BST (UTC+1) |
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Report | Stadium: Brisbane Road Attendance: 2,128 Referee: Stephen Parkinson |
| 17 September 2024 | Colchester United | 2–1 | Milton Keynes Dons | Colchester |
| 19:00 BST (UTC+1) | Report |
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Stadium: Colchester Community Stadium Attendance: 1,148 Referee: Scott Tallis |
| 8 October 2024 | Leyton Orient | 1–1 (4–2 p) | Colchester United | Leyton |
| 19:00 BST (UTC+1) |
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Report |
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Stadium: Brisbane Road Attendance: 1,483 Referee: Abigail Byrne |
| Penalties | ||||
| 8 October 2024 | Milton Keynes Dons | 2–2 (3–1 p) | Arsenal U21 | Milton Keynes |
| 19:00 BST (UTC+1) |
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Report |
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Stadium: Stadium MK Attendance: 2,427 Referee: Matthew Russell |
| Penalties | ||||
| 12 November 2024 | Milton Keynes Dons | 1–3 | Leyton Orient | Milton Keynes |
| 19:00 GMT |
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Report | Stadium: Stadium MK Attendance: 1,127 Referee: Thomas Parsons |
| 12 November 2024 | Colchester United | 3–0 | Arsenal U21 | Colchester |
| 19:45 GMT | Report | Stadium: Colchester Community Stadium Attendance: 4,265 Referee: Stephen Parkinson |
Group F
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| Pos | Div | Team | Pld | W | PW | PL | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L1 | Burton Albion | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 5 | +4 | 6 | Advance to Round 2 |
| 2 | L1 | Northampton Town | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 5 | +2 | 6 | |
| 3 | L2 | Notts County | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | |
| 4 | ACA | Leicester City U21 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 7 | −6 | 0 |
Updated to match(es) played on 12 November 2024. Source: EFL
| 20 August 2024 | Burton Albion | 3–1 | Leicester City U21 | Burton-on-Trent |
| 19:00 BST (UTC+1) | Report |
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Stadium: Pirelli Stadium Attendance: 473 Referee: Martin Woods |
| 24 September 2024 | Burton Albion | 1–2 | Notts County | Burton-on-Trent |
| 19:00 BST (UTC+1) |
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Report | Stadium: Pirelli Stadium Attendance: 1,199 |
| 8 October 2024 | Notts County | 0–2 | Northampton Town | Nottingham |
| 19:00 BST (UTC+1) | Report | Stadium: Meadow Lane Attendance: 1,614 Referee: Farai Hallam |
| 5 November 2024 | Northampton Town | 3–0 | Leicester City U21 | Northampton |
| 19:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: Sixfields Stadium Attendance: 1,018 Referee: James Oldham |
| 12 November 2024 | Northampton Town | 2–5 | Burton Albion | Northampton |
| 19:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: Sixfields Stadium Attendance: 778 Referee: James Durkin |
| 12 November 2024 | Notts County | 1–0 | Leicester City U21 | Nottingham |
| 19:00 GMT |
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Report | Stadium: Meadow Lane Attendance: 1,178 Referee: Gareth Rhodes |
Group G
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| Pos | Div | Team | Pld | W | PW | PL | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L1 | Exeter City | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 3 | +4 | 9 | Advance to Round 2 |
| 2 | L2 | Swindon Town | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 3 | +4 | 6 | |
| 3 | ACA | Tottenham Hotspur U21 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 7 | −3 | 2 | |
| 4 | L1 | Bristol Rovers | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 10 | −5 | 1 |
Updated to match(es) played on 5 November 2024. Source: EFL
| 20 August 2024 | Bristol Rovers | 3–3 (5–6 p) | Tottenham Hotspur U21 | Bristol |
| 19:45 BST (UTC+1) |
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Report | Stadium: Memorial Stadium Attendance: 1,584 Referee: James Oldham | |
| Penalties | ||||
| 3 September 2024 | Exeter City | 2–1 | Swindon Town | Exeter |
| 19:00 BST (UTC+1) | Report |
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Stadium: St James Park Attendance: 1,485 Referee: Ross Martin |
| 24 September 2024 | Exeter City | 2–0 | Tottenham Hotspur U21 | Exeter |
| 19:00 BST (UTC+1) |
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Report | Stadium: St James Park Attendance: 2,890 Referee: Craig Hicks |
| 8 October 2024 | Swindon Town | 4–0 | Bristol Rovers | Swindon |
| 19:45 BST (UTC+1) | Report | Stadium: County Ground Attendance: 1,306 Referee: Sam Mulhall |
| 29 October 2024 | Bristol Rovers | 2–3 | Exeter City | Bristol |
| 19:00 GMT |
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Report | Stadium: Memorial Stadium Attendance: 1,257 Referee: Matthew Russell |
| 5 November 2024 | Swindon Town | 2–1 | Tottenham Hotspur U21 | Swindon |
| 19:00 GMT |
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Report |
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Stadium: County Ground Attendance: 1,816 Referee: Matthew Russell |
Group H
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| Pos | Div | Team | Pld | W | PW | PL | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L2 | Cheltenham Town | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | +4 | 9 | Advance to Round 2 |
| 2 | L1 | Reading | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 | +4 | 6 | |
| 3 | L2 | Newport County | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | −3 | 3 | |
| 4 | ACA | West Ham United U21 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 7 | −5 | 0 |
Updated to match(es) played on 12 November 2024. Source: EFL
| 20 August 2024 | Reading | 3–1 | West Ham United U21 | Reading |
| 19:00 BST (UTC+1) | Report | Stadium: Madejski Stadium Attendance: 3,022 Referee: Stephen Parkinson |
| 3 September 2024 | Newport County | 1–2 | Cheltenham Town | Newport |
| 19:00 BST (UTC+1) |
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Report | Stadium: Rodney Parade Attendance: 1,051 Referee: Matthew Russell |
| 17 September 2024 | Newport County | 1–0 | West Ham United U21 | Newport |
| 19:00 BST (UTC+1) |
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Report | Stadium: Rodney Parade Attendance: 638 Referee: Oliver Mackey |
| 29 October 2024 | Cheltenham Town | 3–1 | West Ham United U21 | Cheltenham |
| 19:00 GMT | Report |
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Stadium: Whaddon Road Attendance: 1,318 Referee: Steven Copeland |
| 5 November 2024 | Cheltenham Town | 1–0 | Reading | Cheltenham |
| 19:00 GMT |
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Report | Stadium: Whaddon Road Attendance: 1,598 Referee: James Durkin | |
| Note: Originally scheduled for 8 October 2024, but was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.[5] | ||||
| 12 November 2024 | Reading | 3–0 | Newport County | Reading |
| 19:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: Madejski Stadium Attendance: 1,870 Referee: Sam Mulhall |
Round of 32
editThe draw for the Round of 32 took place on 22 November 2024, on Sky Sports News.[6]
Northern section
edit| 10 December 2024 | Chesterfield | v | Wigan Athletic | Chesterfield |
| 19:00 GMT | Stadium: SMH Group Stadium |
| 10 December 2024 | Doncaster Rovers | v | Port Vale | Doncaster |
| 19:00 GMT | Stadium: Keepmoat Stadium |
| 10 December 2024 | Morecambe | v | Lincoln City | Morecambe |
| 19:00 GMT | Stadium: Mazuma Mobile Stadium |
| 10 December 2024 | Rotherham United | v | Tranmere Rovers | Rotherham |
| 19:00 GMT | Stadium: New York Stadium |
| 10 December 2024 | Stockport County | v | Bradford City | Stockport |
| 19:00 GMT | Stadium: Edgeley Park |
| 10 December 2024 | Wrexham | v | Crewe Alexandra | Wrexham |
| 19:00 GMT | Stadium: Racecourse Ground |
| 10 December 2024 | Bolton Wanderers | v | Huddersfield Town | Horwich |
| 19:45 GMT | Stadium: Toughsheet Community Stadium |
| 17 December 2024 | Blackpool | v | Aston Villa U21 | Blackpool |
| 19:00 GMT | Stadium: Bloomfield Road |
Southern section
edit| 10 December 2024 | Burton Albion | v | Stevenage | Burton-on-Trent |
| 19:00 GMT | Stadium: Pirelli Stadium |
| 10 December 2024 | Charlton Athletic | v | Leyton Orient | Charlton |
| 19:00 GMT | Stadium: The Valley |
| 10 December 2024 | Cheltenham Town | v | Cambridge United | Cheltenham |
| 19:00 GMT | Stadium: Whaddon Road |
| 10 December 2024 | Walsall | v | Reading | Walsall |
| 19:00 GMT | Stadium: Bescot Stadium |
| 10 December 2024 | Wycombe Wanderers | v | Swindon Town | High Wycombe |
| 19:00 GMT | Stadium: Adams Park |
| 10 December 2024 | Colchester United | v | AFC Wimbledon | Colchester |
| 19:45 GMT | Stadium: Colchester Community Stadium |
| 10 December 2024 | Exeter City | v | Birmingham City | Exeter |
| 19:45 GMT | Stadium: St James Park |
| 17 December 2024 | Peterborough United | v | Northampton Town | Peterborough |
| 19:00 GMT | Stadium: London Road Stadium |
Round of 16
editNorthern section
editSouthern section
editQuarter-finals
editNorthern section
editSouthern section
editSemi-finals
editFinal
editReferences
edit- ^ "About The Competition". EFL.com. Retrieved 22 June 2023.
- ^ a b EFL: "EFL Trophy Rules Season 2021/22"
- ^ "EFL Trophy explained". premierleague.com. 31 May 2019. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
- ^ "Under-21 teams and Group Stage draw confirmed for 2024/25 Bristol Street Motors Trophy". EFL. 2024-06-24. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
- ^ Palmer, Jon (2024-10-08). "Cheltenham Town v Reading: Match postponed". Gloucestershire Live. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
- ^ "Bristol Street Motors Trophy: Round of 32 draw". EFL. 2024-11-20. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
- ^ It was known as the Bristol Street Motors Trophy during the group stage.