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EFL Trophy finals to be played a day apart

5 February 2021 0 comments

Last season’s postponed EFL Trophy final between Salford City and Portsmouth is set to be played a year after it was called off

Northampton winger Ricky Holmes savours first slice of action in over two years

24 November 2020 0 comments

It was a dull match to be a part of, but Holmes’ return in the Cobbler’s 0-0 draw with Stevenage was a massive step in his comeback from injury

Cobblers shine against Saints’ academy

7 October 2020 0 comments

Keith Curle reacts to Northampton’s win over Southampton in the EFL Trophy

Jack Ross: Forget Wembley, just win the trophy

31 March 2019 0 comments

Sunderland manager Jack Ross talks about his own experience playing in cup finals ahead of the Checkatrade Trophy showdown

How the introduction of U21 teams has ruined the EFL Trophy

20 December 2017 0 comments

The recently rebranded EFL Trophy has long been a competition famous for giving lower league clubs the opportunity to gain […]

Derby matches form basis of 2017-18 Checkatrade Trophy

7 July 2017 0 comments

16 four-team groups have been drawn, currently made up of three League One and Two teams, before the invited under-21 sides are brought into the competition on July 12.

Checkatrade Trophy: League One and League Two clubs vote to stick with academy sides

12 May 2017 0 comments

Member clubs vote by majority of 67% to stick with the EFL’s pilot format which ensures Premier League academies participation

Judgement Day: Checkatrade Trophy format to be confirmed on Friday

11 May 2017 0 comments

(Photo: Action Images) The fate of the Checkatrade Trophy will be declared on Friday when the EFL will announce the […]

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Appleton eyes Oxford play-off push after Trophy heartbreak

3 April 2017 0 comments

Oxford United manager Michael Appleton has challenged his team to launch a late assault on the play-offs to avenge a second EFL Trophy defeat in two years.

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Oxford captain Lundstram delighted to get Wembley chance

2 March 2017 0 comments

Oxford United captain John Lundstram is determined to make the most of his first appearance at Wembley when the U’s take on Coventry in the Checkatrade Trophy final next month.

Sarll praises Stevenage youngsters

9 November 2016 0 comments

Stevenage United boss Darren Sarll has praised the “quality” of young forward Rowan Liburd after his two-goal cameo during Tuesday’s Checkatrade Trophy 4-0 victory against Southend.

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Rochdale boss Hill names five-year-old fan amongst substitutes

9 November 2016 0 comments

Rochdale manager Keith Hill has named five-year-old fan Joshua McCormack amongst the substitutes for tonight’s Checkatrade Trophy match against Hartlepool.