Vertu Trophy 2025/26: Free match highlights, fixtures and schedule for knockout stages of tournament | Football News

November 13, 2025:

Vertu Trophy 2025/26: Free match highlights, fixtures and schedule for knockout stages of tournament | Football News

The draw for the 2025/26 Vertu Trophy round-of-32 was made live on Sky Sports News on Thursday November 13.

Round-of-32 draw

Ties will take place week commencing December 1 2025.

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

Latest Vertu Trophy video

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Nicky Butt’s son Ruben scored twice for Salford City in their 4-2 win against Wolves U21’s in the Vertu Trophy

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18-year-old Newcastle midfielder Park Seung-soo played this brilliant pass that led to an equaliser in stoppage-time against Mansfield in the Vertu Trophy

Who won the competition last season?

Birmingham were denied a historic league and cup double as Peterborough upset the odds to lift the Vertu Trophy after a 2-0 win at Wembley – becoming the first side in history to retain the trophy.

Last five EFL Trophy winners

  • 2024/25 – Peterborough United
  • 2023/24 – Peterborough United
  • 2022/23 – Bolton Wanderers
  • 2021/22 – Rotherham United
  • 2020/21 – Sunderland

When is the final?

The 2025/26 Vertu Trophy final will take place on Sunday April 12 2026 at Wembley Stadium.

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