Results
| Date | R | Home vs Away | - |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/07 15:30 | 1 |
Peterborough vs Wycombe
|
2-1 |
| 02/21 20:00 | 2 |
Bradford vs Wycombe
|
0-1 |
| 02/20 20:00 | 2 |
Blackpool vs Peterborough
|
0-3 |
| 01/31 19:00 | 3 |
[1] Wycombe vs Brighton U21
[2] 
|
4-1 |
| 01/30 19:30 | 3 |
Peterborough vs AFC Wimbledon
|
3-1 |
| 01/30 19:30 | 3 |
Bradford vs Doncaster
|
1-0 |
| 01/30 19:00 | 3 |
Blackpool vs Bolton
|
5-4 |
| 01/23 19:30 | 9 |
Peterborough vs Crawley Town
|
2-1 |
| 01/16 19:00 | 9 |
Doncaster vs Wigan
|
5-3 |
| 01/10 19:30 | 9 |
Accrington Stanley vs Bolton
|
1-3 |
| 01/10 19:30 | 9 |
Peterborough vs Crawley Town
|
PPT. |
| 01/10 19:00 | 9 |
[1] Blackpool vs Burton Albion
[2] 
|
2-1 |
Teams
Oxford Utd
Portsmouth
Accrington Stanley
AFC Wimbledon
Peterborough
Port Vale
Walsall
Bradford
Lincoln City
Shrewsbury
Cheltenham
Exeter
Gillingham
Cambridge Utd
Morecambe
Oldham
Colchester
Crawley Town
Bolton
Blackpool
Carlisle
Crewe
Forest Green
Scunthorpe
Southend
Salford City
Grimsby
Yeovil
Bury
Luton
Harrogate Town
Sutton Utd
Barrow
Sheff Utd
Stockport
Macclesfield
Swansea U23
Brighton U23
Leicester U23
Sunderland U23
Norwich U23
Dag & Red
Wrexham
Southampton U23
Derby U23
Middlesbrough U23
Everton U23
York
Stoke U23
Chelsea U23
Wikipedia - EFL Trophy
The English Football League Trophy, currently known as Bristol Street Motors Trophy for sponsorship reasons, is an annual English association football knockout competition open to all clubs in levels three and four of the English football pyramid (EFL League One and EFL League Two), with the addition of 16 under-21 teams from Premier League and EFL Championship clubs since the 2016–17 season.
Launched in the 1981–82 football season as the Football League Group Cup, it was a replacement for the Anglo-Scottish Cup, which had been discontinued after the withdrawal of Scottish League clubs. It reconstituted as Associate Members' Cup during the 1983–84 season. The competition was renamed the Football League Trophy in 1992 after a reorganisation following the formation of the Premier League and again as the current EFL Trophy in 2016 due to The Football League changing its name to the English Football League.
The current competition begins with 16 regional groups, each containing 4 teams and divided between northern and southern sections depending on the clubs' geographic locations. The top two from each group qualify for the knockout stages before the two winners meet in late March or early April in the final at Wembley Stadium. Some Midlands and East Anglian clubs fluctuate between the north and south each season for every draw. Other details have varied over the years, including in some years inviting clubs from the National League, and holding a round-robin group stage prior to moving into knockout rounds.
The current champions are Peterborough United, who beat Wycombe Wanderers 2–1 in the 2024 final. The most successful club is Bristol City, who have lifted the trophy three times, in 1986, 2003 and 2015, and were finalists in 1987 and 2000.
History
A secondary football league competition was launched in the 1981–82 football season as the Football League Group Cup, it ran as an invitation tournament for 32 clubs from all four levels of the football league. The format was a group stage and knockout tournament. This format ran for two seasons. For the 1983–84 season the tournament was reconstituted as the Associate Members' Cup. The group stage was removed and open only to teams from levels 3 and 4 of the football pyramid. The group stage was subsequently reintroduced in 1985 and later removed in 1996. In 2016 the group stage was brought back. Between 2000 and 2006 teams from level 5 (step 1) of the football pyramid were invited to participate.
In 1992 the tournament rebranded as the Football League Trophy, coinciding with a reorganization following the decision of the First Division clubs at the time to form the Premier League.
In 2016 the competition rebranded to the current EFL Trophy after The Football League rebranding as the English Football League. The first season under the new name saw 16 Category One academies of Premier League and EFL Championship clubs join the competition,.
In 2023 participating clubs received a £20,000 participation fee, with £10,000 per victory and £5,000 per draw in the group stage, and increasing prizes for the knockout matches up to £100,000 for winning the final.
The tournament was first established in 1983 and has since become a prestigious competition for clubs in League One and League Two, the third and fourth tiers of English football. It provides an opportunity for these teams to showcase their talent and compete for silverware.
The England EFL Trophy follows a knockout format, with teams initially divided into regional groups. Each group consists of four teams, and they play against each other in a round-robin format. The top two teams from each group then advance to the knockout stages, where they compete in a single-elimination format until a champion is crowned.
One unique aspect of the England EFL Trophy is the inclusion of invited teams from Premier League and Championship clubs' under-21 squads. This provides an opportunity for young talents from top-tier clubs to gain valuable experience and test their skills against seasoned professionals.
The tournament is known for its passionate atmosphere, with fans from all participating clubs coming together to support their teams. Matches are held at various stadiums across Great Britain, allowing fans to travel and experience the excitement of live football.
The England EFL Trophy has seen many memorable moments and upsets over the years, with underdog teams often causing surprises and defeating higher-ranked opponents. It has also served as a platform for young players to make a name for themselves and attract the attention of bigger clubs.
Overall, the England EFL Trophy is a highly anticipated event in the British soccer calendar, showcasing the depth and competitiveness of the lower divisions. It provides an opportunity for clubs to compete for glory and fans to witness thrilling matches filled with passion and excitement.