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...
BESCOTBANTER Oct 10, 2025

Preview | Heading Down To Devon

READINGFC.CO.UK Oct 10, 2025

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...
BRISTOL ROVER SUPPORTERS CLUB Oct 9, 2025

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...
NWEMAIL.CO.UK Oct 9, 2025

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...
VITAL FOOTBALL Oct 9, 2025

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...
CITIBLOG.CO.UK Oct 8, 2025

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...
CITIBLOG.CO.UK Oct 8, 2025

MK Dons slide to late defeat by Reading in EFL Trophy

MK Dons were beaten 1-0 by Reading in the EFL Trophy after they were beaten by a late goal in Berkshire. Sean Patton scored the only goal of the...
CITIBLOG.CO.UK Oct 8, 2025

Ex Leicester Players and Loan Men Weekend and Midweek Football Roundup: Results and Insights

Embed from Getty Images Sammy Braybrooke made a late summer transfer window move to Newport. He arrived at Rodney Parade together with Nathan Opoku...
FILBERT WAY Oct 8, 2025

This cannot be a one-off win lost in the gloom for County

Newport County AFC will have a spring in their step as they prepare for Saturday's League Two trip to Accrington Stanley thanks to Tuesday night's...
SOUTHWALESARGUS.CO.UK Oct 8, 2025

Maleace Asamoah scores as Wigan fall short against Wolves U-21

Maleace Asamoah found the net for Wigan Athletic, but it wasn’t enough to stop Wolverhampton Wanderers Academy from sealing a late 2-1...
GHANASOCCERNET.COM Oct 8, 2025

Matchday Memories: OTD 2019- Mark’s Men Lose EFL Trophy Tie To FGR On Pens

On this day (8th October 2019) the Sky Blues under Mark Robins were doing OK eleven games into their League One campaign. In the top six and hoping...
CCFPA.CO.UK Oct 8, 2025

EFL Supporters Survey 2025

READINGFC.CO.UK Oct 8, 2025

Leicester City midfielder 'a real treat to watch' as Xavi comparisons earned after shock win

Sammy Braybrooke finally got his first win on loan at Newport County on Tuesday night as they upset neighbours Cardiff City in the EFL Trophy
LEICESTERSHIRE LIVE Oct 8, 2025

'Rotation key and Hollman conundrum' - 5 things we learned from Walsall's EFL Trophy defeat

Walsall saw their eight-match unbeaten run in all competitions come to an end after losing 1-0 against Northampton Town at Bescot in the EFL Trophy...
EXPRESS AND STAR Oct 8, 2025

Long Distance Latic: Cruel blow for captain Tom Conlon in EFL Trophy capitulation

A full house in the away end at Meadow Lane but we were left disappointed by both performance and result as Notts County ran out comprehensive...
THEOLDHAMTIMES.CO.UK Oct 8, 2025

Bescot Beat S7 E9: Saddlers flying once again and EFL Trophy 'bore fest'

Jonny Drury and George Bennett return with the latest episode of the Bescot Beat.
EXPRESS AND STAR Oct 8, 2025

Elliott List blow for Cobblers as Nolan explains reason for changes and half-time subs in EFL Trophy tie at Walsall

Cobblers might have to go back to the ‘drawing board' with Elliott List after the forward suffered a recurrence of his hamstring injury against...
NORTHAMPTONCHRON.CO.UK Oct 8, 2025

Walsall 0-1 Northampton - ratings: Four get 5/10 in EFL Trophy defeat

George Bennett gives his Walsall player ratings from their 1-0 defeat against Northampton Town at Bescot in the EFL Trophy.
EXPRESS AND STAR Oct 8, 2025

'Flashes of quality' - Chesterfield player ratings from EFL Trophy win against Burton Albion

Lee Bonis scored a late winner for Chesterfield in a 1-0 victory against Burton Albion in the EFL Trophy on Tuesday night.
DERBYSHIRE TIME Oct 8, 2025

'We need to be a lot more clinical' - Duff reacts as Wycombe beat the Fulham U21s

Wycombe Wanderers head coach Michael Duff wants his side to be ‘more clinical’ following their 3-1 home victory against the Fulham U21s in the EFL...
BUCKSFREEPRESS.CO.UK Oct 8, 2025

Northampton Town player ratings from late EFL Trophy win against Walsall

Kamarai Swyer's fabulous 88th minute strike gave Cobblers victory at Walsall in the EFL Trophy on Tuesday.
NORTHAMPTONCHRON.CO.UK Oct 8, 2025

Royals Co-CEO on 'relief' of graduating PFA course

Reading co-CEO Joe Jacobson has spoken to RoyalsTV after graduating from PFA Business School. While still in his final year at left-back for...
READINGFC.CO.UK Oct 8, 2025

Opposition view: Mat Sadler 'gutted' after 'unbelievable' Walsall lose late on to Cobblers

Walsall head coach Mat Sadler was ‘gutted but proud' and hailed an ‘unbelievable' effort from his young side after their EFL Trophy defeat to...
NORTHAMPTONCHRON.CO.UK Oct 8, 2025

Reading defeat Thames Valley rivals to end EFL Trophy group campaign with victory

Sean Patton scored his first senior goal as Reading beat Milton Keynes 1-0 in their final EFL Trophy match of the season.
THE READING CHRONICLE Oct 8, 2025

Hughes: Beating Cardiff can be a springboard to climb table

Newport County AFC manager David Hughes hailed Tuesday's EFL Trophy win at Cardiff City as a "great night for everybody" and one that he hopes will...
SOUTHWALESARGUS.CO.UK Oct 8, 2025

Brian Barry-Murphy explains what comes come next for Cardiff City duo after historic double debut

The two youngsters both made historic debuts in the EFL Trophy on Tuesday night
WALESONLINE.CO.UK Oct 7, 2025

Whitaker double ends Barrow AFC hopes in EFL Trophy

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NWEMAIL.CO.UK Oct 7, 2025

George Bennett analysis as Walsall suffer narrow EFL Trophy defeat to Northampton

George Bennett gives his take as Walsall suffer a narrow EFL Trophy defeat to Northampton.
EXPRESS AND STAR Oct 7, 2025

Stevenage 2-1 Bromley

In match up between the League One leaders and thirteenth place in League Two it was the higher placed hosts who came out winners as Stevenage met...
KENTSPORTSNEWS.COM Oct 7, 2025

Colchester United 2-1 Gillingham

The Gills slipped to a third straight defeat this time away to Colchester United in the EFL Trophy in what was a tale of two halves. Sam Vokes got...
KENTSPORTSNEWS.COM Oct 7, 2025

Orient get back to winning ways as they defeat Crawley 2-1 in EFL Trophy

Leyton Orient 2-1- Crawley FC
GUARDIAN SERIES Oct 7, 2025

Lee Bonis scores late winner for Chesterfield against Burton Albion in EFL Trophy

Chesterfield beat League One Burton Albion 1-0 in the EFL Trophy.
DERBYSHIRE TIMES Oct 7, 2025

EFL Trophy: Walsall 0 Northampton 1 - As it happened

Express & Star brings you live coverage of Walsall's latest EFL Trophy clash.
EXPRESS AND STAR Oct 7, 2025

Swyer's stunner sinks Saddlers as Cobblers go two from two from in the EFL Trophy

Kamarai Swyer's wonderful late strike was enough for Cobblers to beat League Two leaders Walsall 1-0 in the Vertu Trophy on Tuesday evening.
NORTHAMPTONCHRON.CO.UK Oct 7, 2025

Gas See Off Cheltenham Town To Progress in EFL Trophy: Recap & Ratings

Bristol Rovers defeated Cheltenham Town 1-0 away from home in the EFL Trophy to dump the Robins out of the competition and progress themselves,...
VITAL FOOTBALL Oct 7, 2025

Walsall 0-1 Northampton - report: Saddlers fall to late defeat in EFL Trophy

Walsall fell to a 1-0 defeat against League One side Northampton Town at Bescot in the EFL Trophy.
EXPRESS AND STAR Oct 7, 2025

Wycombe Wanderers' EFL Trophy chances remain alive after victory over Fulham U21s

Wycombe Wanderers’ EFL Trophy campaign remains alive after they comfortably beat the Fulham U21s 3-1 at Adams Park.
BUCKSFREEPRESS.CO.UK Oct 7, 2025

Recap: Chesterfield beat Burton Albion in EFL Trophy

Chesterfield host League One Burton Albion in their second EFL Trophy group game tonight (7pm).
DERBYSHIRE TIME Oct 7, 2025

Chesterfield v Burton Albion LIVE: Goalless first-half in EFL Trophy tie

Chesterfield host League One Burton Albion in their second EFL Trophy group game tonight (7pm).
DERBYSHIRE TIMES Oct 7, 2025

Chesterfield v Burton Albion LIVE: Team news confirmed and match updates from EFL Trophy tie

Chesterfield host League One Burton Albion in their second EFL Trophy group game tonight (7pm).
DERBYSHIRE TIMES Oct 7, 2025

EFL Trophy: Walsall v Northampton - Live

Express & Star brings you live coverage of Walsall's latest EFL Trophy clash.
EXPRESS AND STAR Oct 7, 2025

Cardiff City v Newport County LIVE: TV channel, kick-off time and score updates

Follow all the latest as Cardiff City taken on Newport in the EFL Trophy
WALESONLINE.CO.UK Oct 7, 2025

'Big week': Kavanagh set Trophy target for Bantams comeback

BRADFORD City striker Calum Kavanagh must prove this week that he is ready for a comeback in the EFL Trophy after being kept out by a shin injury.
THETELEGRAPHANDARGUS.CO.UK Oct 7, 2025

We go again; our belief won't waver, vows Exiles boss Hughes

David Hughes wants to give the Newport County AFC fans something to cheer about tonight with a win over old rivals Cardiff City in the EFL Trophy
SOUTHWALESARGUS.CO.UK Oct 7, 2025

Walsall vs Northampton - preview: Saddlers eye progression in EFL Trophy

Walsall can book their place in the knockout stages of the EFL Trophy if they beat League One side Northampton Town this evening.
EXPRESS AND STAR Oct 7, 2025

Reading vs MK Dons: 2025/26 EFL Trophy Match Preview

It was another poor result in my opinion at the weekend, with the Royals failing to capitalise on plenty of chances. A Paddy Lane shock miss was...
SBNATION.COM Oct 7, 2025

The much-changed Northampton Town line-up that we think Kevin Nolan will select at Walsall in EFL Trophy

Kevin Nolan is set to field a heavily rotated team when Cobblers head to Walsall for Tuesday's Vertu Trophy tie in Southern Group C – but who will...
NORTHAMPTONCHRON.CO.UK Oct 7, 2025

talkSPORT tips – Best football bets and expert advice for Tuesday 7 October

Tuesday is a fairly quiet day in the world of football as we gear up for the October international break but there are still a smattering of games...
TALKSPORT Oct 7, 2025

Cheltenham Town v Bristol Rovers LIVE: Team news, updates and reaction from EFL Trophy group match

Steve Cotterill is expected to ring the changes as Cheltenham Town continue their EFL Trophy campaign against Bristol Rovers at the EV Charger...
GLOUCESTERSHIRELIVE.CO.UK Oct 7, 2025

Chesterfield v Burton Albion LIVE: Predicted line-up, injury news, referee and updates from EFL Trophy tie

Chesterfield host League One Burton Albion in their second EFL Trophy group game tonight (7pm).
DERBYSHIRE TIMES Oct 7, 2025

'We need to get back to winning ways' says Terry as Orient prepare to face Crawley

Leyton Orient assistant coach Paul Terry believes their side needs to get back to winnings ways as they prepare to face Crawley Town at home in EFL...
GUARDIAN SERIES Oct 6, 2025

Next Luton manager odds: Williams leads odds to replace Bloomfield at Kenilworth Road

Luke Williams is the current favourite to be named the new Luton manager, after Matt Bloomfield was sacked on Monday with the club languishing in...
TALKSPORT Oct 6, 2025

“The stadium was bouncing”: Steve Cotterill’s Cheltenham Town Rundown Before Hosting Bristol Rovers in EFL Trophy

Bristol Rovers will travel the short distance up the M5 to face Cheltenham Town on Tuesday evening in the EFL Trophy, coming off a disappointing...
VITAL FOOTBALL Oct 6, 2025

October 7th: Tuesday’s National League Double – 8/1 Special, Betting Tips & Predictions

While the Premier League and Championship might have been forced into another fortnight interval thanks to October’s international break, we still...
SOCCERNEWS.COM Oct 6, 2025

Cobblers team news for Walsall - latest on Lee Burge, Max Dyche, Tom Eaves, Jack Burroughs and Elliott List

Kevin Nolan plans to field a strong but much-changed line-up for Tuesday's EFL Trophy tie at Walsall, and he hopes to have a couple of players...
NORTHAMPTONCHRON.CO.UK Oct 6, 2025

Loan Watch: Sherif Scores On Return & Armstrong Shines

A number of Everton’s loanees were in action over the weekend. Martin Sherif scored on his return for Rotherham United, while Harrison Armstrong...
EVERTON FC OFFICIAL SITE Oct 6, 2025

Doncaster Rovers man bangs the drum for EFL Trophy as he recalls 'fantastic' Wembley win

The EFL Trophy has plenty of detractors but you won’t find Ben Close knocking it.
DONCASTER FREE PRESS Oct 6, 2025

Prediction: Stevenage vs Bromley – Betting Tips, Team News, Key Facts

Verdict: Stevenage win Best Odds: 8/11 Bookmaker: Luckster Turning their attention back to EFL Trophy action on Tuesday night, a high-flying...
SOCCERNEWS.COM Oct 6, 2025

Prediction: Leyton Orient vs Crawley Town – Betting Tips, Team News, Key Facts

Verdict: Goal to be scored in both halves Best Odds: 8/13 Bookmaker: Olympusbet Two camps who will be looking to make it consecutive EFL Trophy...
SOCCERNEWS.COM Oct 6, 2025

Prediction: Cardiff City vs Newport County – Betting Tips, Team News, Key Facts

Verdict: Cardiff City win Best Odds: 4/11 Bookmaker: Dachbet In what looks set to be a fiery derby showdown on Tuesday night, Cardiff will host...
SOCCERNEWS.COM Oct 6, 2025

U’s boss plotting changes for EFL Trophy opener

Cambridge United are set to play host to Luton Town at the Cledara Abbey Stadium on Tuesday night.
CAMBRIDGE INDEPENDENT Oct 6, 2025

Walsall vs Northampton - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Tuesday's EFL Trophy clash between Walsall and Northampton Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
SPORTSMOLE.CO.UK Oct 5, 2025

Rotherham vs Oldham - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Tuesday's EFL Trophy clash between Rotherham United and Oldham Athletic, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
SPORTSMOLE.CO.UK Oct 5, 2025

Grimsby Town vs Doncaster - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Tuesday's EFL Trophy clash between Grimsby Town and Doncaster Rovers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
SPORTSMOLE.CO.UK Oct 5, 2025

Leyton Orient vs Crawley - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Tuesday's EFL Trophy clash between Leyton Orient and Crawley Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
SPORTSMOLE.CO.UK Oct 5, 2025

Stevenage vs Bromley - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Tuesday's EFL Trophy clash between Stevenage and Bromley, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
SPORTSMOLE.CO.UK Oct 5, 2025

Chesterfield vs Burton Albion - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Tuesday's EFL Trophy clash between Chesterfield and Burton Albion, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
SPORTSMOLE.CO.UK Oct 5, 2025

Cheltenham vs Bristol Rovers - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Tuesday's EFL Trophy clash between Cheltenham Town and Bristol Rovers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
SPORTSMOLE.CO.UK Oct 5, 2025

Accrington vs Port Vale - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Tuesday's EFL Trophy clash between Accrington Stanley and Port Vale, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
SPORTSMOLE.CO.UK Oct 5, 2025

Barrow vs Tranmere - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Tuesday's EFL Trophy clash between Barrow and Tranmere Rovers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
SPORTSMOLE.CO.UK Oct 5, 2025

Wycombe vs Fulham U21s - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Tuesday's EFL Trophy clash between Wycombe Wanderers and Fulham Under-21s, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
SPORTSMOLE.CO.UK Oct 5, 2025

Salford City vs Stockport - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Tuesday's EFL Trophy clash between Salford City and Stockport County, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
SPORTSMOLE.CO.UK Oct 5, 2025

Crunch time fast approaching for Exiles, Hughes and Jenkins

Newport County AFC are back in action on Tuesday night with an EFL Trophy tie at neighbours Cardiff City, but the focus is very much on League Two...
CAMPAIGNSERIES.CO.UK Oct 5, 2025

Fleetwood vs Leeds U21s - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Tuesday's EFL Trophy clash between Fleetwood Town and Leeds United Under-21s, including predictions, team news and possible...
SPORTSMOLE.CO.UK Oct 5, 2025

Reading vs MK Dons - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Tuesday's EFL Trophy clash between Reading and MK Dons, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
SPORTSMOLE.CO.UK Oct 5, 2025

Who is Man Utd wonderkid Shea Lacey?

SHEA LACEY – often compared to Phil Foden – is pushing to be Manchester United’s latest breakout star. Lacey, 18, got his first sniff of first-team...
THE SUN Oct 4, 2025

Exeter City (h): Match Officials, Two Quizzes & Pre-Match Views

Lincoln City return to League action following a 3-0 win at home against Manchester United U21s in the Group Stage of the EFL Trophy, with a home...
VITAL FOOTBALL Oct 4, 2025

EFL striker slapped with five-month ban after admitting 252 FA betting breaches

AFC Wimbledon striker Osman Foyo has been banned from football for five months for breaching the FA’s betting rules. The 21-year-old forward has...
TALKSPORT Oct 3, 2025

Matchday Memories: On This Day 2017 – See Penalty Fever For Sky Blues EFL Trophy Success v. Saddlers

In season 2017-18 the Sky Blues, under Mark Robins, were facing only their second ever season in the fourth tier of English football (the only...
CCFPA.CO.UK Oct 3, 2025

'Real shame', 'short of our standards': Huddersfield Town boss Lee Grant rues loss as Harrogate Town rival Simon Weaver hails side

THE emotions of rival managers Lee Grant and Simon Weaver couldn't have been more contrasting after Tuesday night's EFL Trophy group game at...
YORKSHIRE POST Oct 1, 2025

'He's a top player': Reading boss blown away by West Ham ace during EFL Trophy clash, hails Callum Marshall too

There was one big name in Mark Robson's XI...
HAMMERS NEWS Oct 1, 2025

Harrogate Town 1 Huddersfield Town 0: Sulphurites 'deserved to hold out' for EFL Trophy upset

Simon Weaver said Harrogate Town “deserved to hold out” for their narrow EFL Trophy win over League One Huddersfield on Tuesday evening.
HARROGATEADVERTISER.CO.UK Oct 1, 2025

Son of United legend shows qualities in midfield for U21s that the first team is crying out for

Manchester United U21s opened their EFL Trophy campaign with a heavy defeat… The post Player Ratings: Lincoln City 3-0 Manchester United U21s...
THEPEOPLESPERSON.COM Sep 30, 2025

Youngsters put in a valiant effort despite United U21s crashing to cup defeat against experienced opponents

Manchester United U21s began their EFL Trophy campaign with an away trip… The post Academy Match Report: Lincoln City 3-0 Manchester United U21s...
THEPEOPLESPERSON.COM Sep 30, 2025

Reading come back to beat 10-man West Ham United's U21s in Vertu Trophy

Reading’s EFL Trophy hopes remain alive after they defeated the West Ham United Under 21s 3-1 at the Select Car Leasing Stadium.
THE READING CHRONICLE Sep 30, 2025

Lincoln City v Manchester United U21s: Tonight’s Team Sheets

Lincoln City host the U21s side of Premier League club Manchester United in the EFL Trophy this evening. Tonight’s referee is Jamie O’Connor, and...
VITAL FOOTBALL Sep 30, 2025

Loan Watch: Assist For Midfielder & Heath Plays Full 90

A number of Everton’s loanees were in action over the weekend. Harrison Armstrong played again for Preston North End, while Tyler Onyango...
EVERTON FC OFFICIAL SITE Sep 30, 2025

Former Premier League striker returns to hometown club as manager 23 years after leaving

STEVE COTTERILL is back in the Cheltenham Town hot seat, 23 years after he first left. The 61-year-old has been named the new Robins boss on a deal...
THE SUN Sep 30, 2025

Manchester United U21s (h): Match Officials & Pre-Match Views

Lincoln City host the U21s side of Premier League club Manchester United in the Group Stage of the EFL Trophy this evening at Sincil Bank....
VITAL FOOTBALL Sep 30, 2025
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