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By Dave Flett CAPTAIN MARVEL: Tom Naylor is enjoying a fine season with the Spireites and, inset, celebrating EFL Trophy success in his Portsmouth...
Bitesize Prediction: Luton Town vs Northampton Town – 15/04/26
Competition: League One Market: Luton Town win Odds: 2/5 @ BetUS Turning their attention back to League One action on Wednesday night, Luton will...
Luton Town – One Emotional Memory From Sunday
Sunday was a wonderful day out at the home of football, Wembley Stadium watching the Hatters in action. Winning the Vertu Trophy (EFL Trophy) was...
“Proud”: Jack Wilshere delivers emotional speech after Luton trophy win
Jack Wilshere delivered an emotional speech to his Luton Town players following their win in the EFL Trophy final over the weekend.
Returning Catesby Sets Future Goal As U21s Prepare For Semi-Final
Joel Catesby is determined to put a difficult 2025/26 campaign behind him following his return to action for Everton Under-21s.
The 19-year-old...
Jack Wilshere ‘proud’ as Luton Town lift EFL Trophy
Jack Wilshere secured his first managerial trophy as Luton Town defeated Stockport County 3-1 in the EFL Trophy final. Emilio Lawrence scored once...
Can you name every club to have won the EFL Trophy?
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Three former Wycombe players help Luton win EFL Trophy final at Wembley
Three former Wycombe Wanderers players, now at Luton Town, received winning medals as the Hatters defeated League One rivals Stockport County 3–1...
Wilshere lands first trophy as Luton manager
Jack Wilshere landed his first honour as a manager after Luton beat Stockport 3-1 in the final of the EFL Trophy.
Luton Town crowned EFL Trophy champions after beating Stockport at Wembley
Luton Town have won the EFL Trophy after beating Stockport County 3-1 in the final at Wembley Stadium. Adama Sidibeh had put Stockport ahead, but...
Stockport County suffer Wembley heartbreak in EFL Trophy final defeat
Fans gathered to watch the game at Edgeley Park, but it wasn't Stockport's day
Wilshere lands first trophy as a manager
Jack Wilshere landed his first honour as a manager after Luton beat Stockport 3-1 in the final of the EFL Trophy.
Jack Wilshere WINS his first trophy as a manager as Luton beat Stockport 3-1 in the EFL Trophy final - despite previously being knocked out of the competition!
It's been a mixed first season in charge for the former Arsenal midfielder, who took the reins of the Hatters in October, replacing Matt...
Luton boss Jack Wilshere wins first trophy as manager with EFL Trophy final triumph
LUTON TOWN 3-1 STOCKPORT COUNTY: Jack Wilshere marked his first visit to Wembley stadium as a manager with victory in the Vertu Trophy final...
Stockport County at Wembley LIVE: Updates from EFL Trophy final against Luton Town
The Hatters are going for glory in what is being dubbed the 'El Hatico'
Luton Town – A 141st Birthday Present Awaits Us
As I scribe this article, I am of the opinion that the majority of those that take the time to read this article, will have tomorrow on their mind....
Luton vs Stockport - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's EFL Trophy clash between Luton Town and Stockport County, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Hatters legend felt 2009 Wembley win crowned one of the 'toughest seasons' in Luton's history
Harford in the dug-out when Town last won the EFL Trophy
Harford relives ‘special day’ in darkest season as he urges Luton to seize Wembley chance
Luton Town legend Mick Harford has reflected on the club’s last EFL Trophy triumph amid one of the most turbulent seasons in the club’s history as...
Jid Okeke Set for Summer Switch to SV Waldhof Mannheim
According to the latest media reports, Walsall's on-loan Stockport County defender Jid Okeke has agreed terms on a pre-contract with German 3. Liga...
Luton Town – A Difficult Decision Needs To Be Made
It is not often we have the pleasure of looking towards participating in a Cup Final, at Wembley. Even if it is only the Vertu Trophy, formerly...
Late Davis Equaliser Secures Point For Under-21s In Birmingham
An 89th-minute equaliser from right-back Luca Davis ensured Everton’s Under-21s took a share of the spoils in their penultimate Premier League 2...
McLloyd Oben Joins Stratford Town on Loan
Young Walsall midfielder McLloyd Oben has joined local Southern League, Premier Central side Stratford Town on an initial one-month youth...
Wilshere’s Luton reach Wembley final despite earlier elimination
Jack Wilshere will be taking his Luton Town team to Wembley in April, after qualifying for the EFL Trophy final with a somewhat unusual tournament...
Kevin Nolan expects Kyle McAdam to be 'knocking on my door' after impressive cup displays
Kevin Nolan expects Kyle McAdam to be ‘knocking on my door' after the young defender's impressive performances in the EFL Trophy.
Luton reach EFL Trophy final after coming from behind to beat Northampton
Luton Town will play in the EFL Trophy after coming from behind to beat Northampton Town 2-1 at Kenilworth Road. Northampton had lead at half time...
Jack Fletcher apologises after being banned for six games for homophobic slur
The 18-year-old was sent off in Manchester United’s EFL Trophy match against Barnsley
Man Utd legend Darren Fletcher's son banned for six games and fined over homophobic abuse
Manchester United academy player Jack Fletcher has been handed six-match ban and £1,500 fine after admitting to homophobic abuse during an EFL...
Manchester United's Jack Fletcher given six-match ban for homophobic slur
Incident took place at EFL Trophy game with BarnsleyPlayer ‘truly sorry for the offensive word that I used' Jack Fletcher has received a six-game...
Man United's Jack Fletcher handed six-game ban for using homophobic slur against opponent
The 18-year-old midfielder accepted the FA charge after insulting a Barnsley player during an EFL Trophy match in October
Man United player says sorry after getting six-game ban for homophobic insult
Man Utd youngster Jack Fletcher has been handed a six-game ban by the FA after he admitted using a homophobic insult during an EFL Trophy game.
Man Utd legend's son given six-game ban and fined after homophobic abuse
The incident occurred during Manchester United Under-21s' 5–2 EFL Trophy defeat at Barnsley in October.
Darren Fletcher's Man United star son Jack is handed huge ban for 'gay boy' slur at opponent who made comments about his football legend dad and twin brother
NATHAN SALT: Manchester United academy star Jack Fletcher has been slapped with a six-month ban after using the term 'gay boy' in an EFL Trophy match.
Angry Grant McCann on Doncaster Rovers players 'letting themselves down' in EFL Trophy exit to Stockport County
ANGRY Doncaster Rovers manager Grant McCann felt that some of his players 'let themselves down massively' in the first half of his side's limp...
Doncaster Rovers see Wembley dreams go up in smoke as EFL Trophy journey comes to an end
Doncaster Rovers' Wembley dreams are over - for another year at least - after they lost 1-0 to Stockport County in the EFL Trophy semi-final.
Eight changes? The possible Northampton Town XI to face Luton Town in EFL Trophy semi-finals
Cobblers take on Luton Town for a place at Wembley when the two teams meet in Wednesday's Vertu Trophy semi-finals at Kenilworth Road.
Luton vs Northampton - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's EFL Trophy clash between Luton Town and Northampton Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Doncaster vs Stockport - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's EFL Trophy clash between Doncaster Rovers and Stockport County, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Luton reach EFL Trophy semis as late goal beats Plymouth
Luton Town are in the semi finals of the EFL Trophy after a late goal saw them beat Plymouth Argyle 2-1 at Kenilworth Road. Having been reinstated...
Cheltenham Town midfielder Tommy Backwell makes loan move to Weston-super-Mare
The 22-year-old midfielder has joined Weston-super-Mare on loan after making just two EFL Trophy appearances under Steve Cotterill this season
Head-to-Head – Millers v Bradford
A trip to the University of Bradford Stadium is next on the cards for Rotherham United. Previous Games At Bradford Although having been more...
Luton vs Plymouth - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's EFL Trophy clash between Luton Town and Plymouth Argyle, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
BRETT EYES A WEMBLEY REPEAT ACT
By Ken Gaunt GLORY TRAIL: Brett Pitman is a Wembley winner HAVE you heard about the Wembley winner, now loving life at Step 5 of the English...
Doncaster Rovers boss Grant McCann hails mindset of Luke Molyneux - plus praise for defence after win over Huddersfield Town
DONCASTER Rovers manager Grant McCann praised Luke Molyneux after casting aside his miss in the penalty shoot-out in last week’s EFL Trophy win at...
A TROPHY DOUBLE BOOST FOR BORO
By John Lyons PRIZE GUYS: Boro’s Alan Browne and, inset, Kim Hellberg MIDDLESBROUGH have been on fire of late – and that’s been recognised with a...
Northampton to take on either Luton or Plymouth in EFL Trophy semis
Northampton Town will be taking on either Luton Town or Plymouth Argyle in the semi-finals of the EFL Trophy. The Cobblers will make a trip to...
Nolan: Fans had a right to be 'narky' - but we now want to break more records
Kevin Nolan says Cobblers now have another record in their sights after they reached the EFL Trophy last four for the first time in the club's...
Blackburn Rovers can forget Rowett and O'Neill by hiring EFL Trophy winner
Blackburn Rovers had been looking at Gary Rowett.
Doncaster Rovers 'lionheart' has lifted Harrogate Town as EFL Trophy draw made
Harrogate Town manager Simon Weaver says it is in the changing room Harrogate Town have to change their fortunes, which is why the return of Bobby...
EFL Trophy semi-final draw: Who must Doncaster Rovers beat to get to Wembley?
Doncaster Rovers will have to beat the Football League Trophy favourites to secure only their second trip to Wembley but they have been handed a...
Northampton reach EFL Trophy semi-finals with away win at AFC Wimbledon
Northampton Town will be in the EFL Trophy semi-finals after they were 2-1 winners away at AFC Wimbledon. Tom Eaves’ goal won the day for Kevin...
EFL Trophy prize money will 'help' Cobblers as club earn six figures from run to semi-final
Kevin Nolan says the prize money Cobblers have earned from reaching the last four of the Vertu Trophy – which now stands at over £100k – is an...
Northampton Town player ratings from EFL Trophy victory against AFC Wimbledon
Cobblers reached the last four of the EFL Trophy for the first time ever when they beat AFC Wimbledon 2-1 at an extremely sodden Plough Lane on...
Opposition view: Jackson felt Dons 'pushed more than Northampton' in EFL Trophy defeat
Wimbledon manager Johnnie Jackson felt his side did enough in the second half of Tuesday's EFL Trophy tie against Northampton to at least force a...
Opposition view: Wimbledon boss laments 'passive' first half in EFL Trophy exit to Cobblers
Wimbledon manager Johnnie Jackson felt his side did enough in the second half of Tuesday's EFL Trophy tie against Northampton to at least force a...
Wings sign attacking midfielder Stefan Vukoje
Welling United are delighted to confirm the arrival of attacking midfielder Stefan Vukoje. The 24-year old spent time with Luton Town’s academy as...
Doncaster Rovers' hero Thimothee Lo-Tutala earns praise - but why the bouquets must be shared at Huddersfield Town
DONCASTER Rovers penalty hero Thimothee Lo-Tutala was bestowed with plenty of deserved praise after helping to put the club within one win of...
Huddersfield Town chief Liam Manning on 'mixed bag' against Doncaster Rovers and praise for one returning player
HUDDERSFIELD Town head coach Liam Manning felt that his side's EFL Trophy performance against Doncaster Rovers was a ‘mixed bag’ - on a night when...
Nolan lauds 'fantastic night' for Cobblers after historic win at Wimbledon
Cobblers boss Kevin Nolan hailed a ‘fantastic' night for ‘everyone associated with the club' after his side made history by beating AFC Wimbledon...
Eaves strike sinks Wimbledon as Cobblers close in on Wembley final
Cobblers are one game away from a Wembley final after they beat AFC Wimbledon 2-1 on Tuesday evening to reach the semi-finals of the EFL Trophy for...
Nolan reveals plan for EFL Trophy tie at Wimbledon - and whether deadline day signings will be involved
Kyle McAdam and Ben Hammond could make their Cobblers debuts against AFC Wimbledon in Tuesday's EFL Trophy quarter-final tie.
Eight changes and a debut? The possible Northampton Town XI to face Wimbledon in EFL Trophy
Kevin Nolan is set to heavily rotate his squad when Cobblers take on AFC Wimbledon in the Vertu Trophy quarter-finals at Plough Lane on Tuesday.
ROBINS WIN BUT SWEAT ON PLACE IN TROPHY
VERTU TROPHY R-UP By John Lyons CONFUSION: Aaron Drinan in action against Luton SWINDON won 2-1at Luton on Tuesday night – but now face being...
Salford City vs Wolves U21s - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's EFL Trophy clash between Salford City and Wolverhampton Wanderers Under-21s, including predictions, team news and...
Stockport vs Wigan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's EFL Trophy clash between Stockport County and Wigan Athletic, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Forgotten Liverpool defender sends reminder as midfielder achieves unusual feat
Ian Doyle with the Liverpool talking points after the club's Under-21 side were beaten 2-0 at Crewe Alexandra in the EFL Trophy on Tuesday evening
Bradford City boss Graham Alexander provides clarification on Calum Kavanagh plus updates on Andy Cook and Nick Powell
BRADFORD City chief Graham Alexander confirmed that giving Calum Kavanagh 45 minutes in Tuesday night's EFL Trophy cruise against visiting Everton...
"The approach of the team right from minute one was absolutely spot-on"
BRADFORD City's five-goal EFL Trophy blast showed Graham Alexander that they have not “dropped the baton” during their break without a game.
Blackpool interim coach shares update on his position as he reacts to EFL Trophy win over Nottingham Forest U21s
Blackpool booked their place in the next round of the EFL Trophy with a group game to spare after claiming a 2-1 victory over Nottingham Forest...
'Well timed, 'very sharp': Two quality 8/10s as Bradford City ease to knock-out stages of EFL Trophy against Everton under-21s
HERE are the Bradford City player ratings from the EFL Trophy group game against Everton under-21s at Valley Parade.
EFL Trophy: Bradford City 5 Everton U21s 1: Stephen Humphrys warms up for Barnsley with double as Bantams reach knock-outs
AHEAD of a juicy derby against the club you left in the summer, there’s no better way to warm up for it than with a couple of goals.
Blackpool players ratings V Nottingham Forest U21s: Three youngsters stand out with 7/10s while senior players score fives
Blackpool booked their place in the next round of the EFL Trophy with a group game to spare after claiming a 2-1 victory over Nottingham Forest...
Liverpool under-21 ratings as Trent Kone-Doherty shines and 17-year-old duo make step
Ian Doyle with the Liverpool player ratings and scores from the under-21 side clash with Crewe Alexandra in the EFL Trophy on Tuesday evening
Bradford Boss Boss Indicates He’ll Run Rule Over Everton U21s Stars
Bradford City manager Graham Alexander has told Everton Under-21s stars he will be running the rule over them in the EFL Trophy.
The post Bradford...
Bitesize Prediction: Bradford City vs Everton U21s – 14/10/25
Competition: EFL Trophy Market: Bradford City win Odds: 4/11 @ Pribet Turning their attention back to EFL Trophy action on Tuesday night, Bradford...
Mansfield vs Newcastle U21s - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's EFL Trophy clash between Mansfield Town and Newcastle United Under-21s, including predictions, team news and...
Jack Wilshere named Luton boss and much-loved Premier League hero becomes his assistant
Luton Town have confirmed that Jack Wilshere has been appointed as the club’s new manager.
Wilshere has replaced Matt Bloomfield as boss, taking...
Boss Whing sees yellow as Barrow AFC are held to a draw
ANDY Whing was booked for dissent as Barrow were forced to settle for a point at newly-promoted Oldham Athletic.The game was picked as the League...
Daniel Cox Starts as Wales U21s Slip to Heavy Defeat
Walsall's on-loan Derby County defender Dan Cox was named in the starting XI as Wales Under-21s faced off against Belgium U21s in their latest 2027...
Match preview: Salford City (h)
The Spireites will be looking to close the gap to those in the promotion places when they welcome Salford City to the SMH Group Stadium. Paul...
Exeter vs Reading predictions and betting tips - Wing, Marriott and Ritchie star
Exeter City host Reading on Saturday afternoon in League One for one of the few games in the division to go ahead amidst the International...
Manchester United U21s (h): 5.67 Rating For Referee Jamie O’Connor
Jamie O’Connor was the referee in the 3-0 win at home against Manchester United U21s in the EFL Trophy. MOTM POLL: Who was your Man of the Match in...
Match Preview: v Crawley Town (A)
Walsall will be back in action this weekend as they make their way to West Sussex as they're set to take on Scott Lindsey's Crawley Town.
MATCH...
Away The Gas – Cheltenham
AWAY THE GAS BY DARREN STOBBS For the first time in a number of years the Supporters Club was able to provide transport for an EFL Trophy away...
Whing frustrated as Barrow AFC go out of EFL Trophy
ANDY Whing cut a frustrated figure after Barrow were dumped out of the EFL Trophy following a 2-1 defeat to Tranmere Rovers.Elliot Newby fired the...
The Gas Return to League Action to Host Summer Promotion Favourites MK Dons
Bristol Rovers will play hosts to the side that were touted as ‘runaway leaders’ before a ball was kicked this summer, in the form of MK Dons. The...
Late winner for Northampton sees them beat Walsall in EFL Trophy
A late strike by Kamarai Swyer was the difference as Northampton Town beat Walsall 1-0 in the EFL Trophy. Swyer’s 88th minute goal was the only one...
Managerless Luton tripped up in EFL Trophy at Cambridge United
Luton Town slid to defeat in the EFL Trophy as the managerless Hatters were beaten 3-1 away at Cambridge United. In their first game after the...
