The round-of-32 draw for the 2025/26 Vertu Trophy was made live on Sky Sports News on Thursday, 13 November. Ties are scheduled for the week commencing 1 December 2025.
Round of 32 fixtures
Northern section
Bolton Wanderers vs Bradford City
Crewe Alexandra vs Stockport County
Doncaster Rovers vs Chesterfield
Harrogate Town vs Blackpool
Lincoln City vs Huddersfield Town
Port Vale vs Barnsley
Salford City vs Rotherham United
Tranmere Rovers vs Fleetwood Town
Southern section
Bristol Rovers vs Cambridge United
Cardiff City vs AFC Wimbledon
Colchester United vs West Ham United U21
Leyton Orient vs Plymouth Argyle
Luton Town vs Exeter City
Northampton Town vs Wycombe Wanderers
Stevenage vs Walsall
Swindon Town vs Peterborough United
Highlights and video
– Ruben Butt, son of Nicky Butt, netted a brace for Salford City in their 4-2 win over Wolves U21s in the competition.
– Newcastle’s 18-year-old midfielder Park Seung-soo played a superb pass that led to a stoppage-time equaliser against Mansfield.
Last season and recent winners
Peterborough United lifted the 2024/25 Vertu Trophy, beating Birmingham 2-0 at Wembley and becoming the first club to retain the trophy. They denied Birmingham a chance at a league-and-cup double with that victory.
Most recent EFL Trophy winners
2024/25 – Peterborough United
2023/24 – Peterborough United
2022/23 – Bolton Wanderers
2021/22 – Rotherham United
2020/21 – Sunderland
Broadcast information
If you have Sky, watch Vertu Trophy coverage on the Sky Sports app. If you don’t have Sky, there are instant-access options available with no contract.
When is the final?
The 2025/26 Vertu Trophy final is set for Sunday, 12 April 2026 at Wembley Stadium.