English Football League Trophy 2025-2026
With U21 squads showing their mettle and some tight contests on the horizon, punters may see value in banking on youth-driven skill and the unpredictability of fresh legs during the midweek clashes.

English Football League Trophy standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 |
| 2 |
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 9 |
| 3 |
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 |
| 4 |
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 9 |
| 5 |
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 9 |
| 6 |
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 9 |
| 7 |
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 9 |
| 8 |
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 9 |
| 9 |
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 |
| 10 |
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 9 |
| 11 |
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 8 |
| 12 |
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 8 |
| 13 |
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 7 |
| 14 |
|
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 7 |
| 15 |
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 6 |
| 16 |
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| 17 |
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6 |
| 18 |
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 6 |
| 19 |
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 6 |
| 20 |
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 6 |
| 21 |
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 6 |
| 22 |
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 6 |
| 23 |
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| 24 |
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| 25 |
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 6 |
| 26 |
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 6 |
| 27 |
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 6 |
| 28 |
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| 29 |
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 6 |
| 30 |
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| 31 |
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 5 |
| 32 |
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| 33 |
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| 34 |
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 |
| 35 |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 36 |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 37 |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 3 |
| 38 |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| 39 |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 3 |
| 40 |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| 41 |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| 42 |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 3 |
| 43 |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 3 |
| 44 |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 3 |
| 45 |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 3 |
| 46 |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 3 |
| 47 |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 3 |
| 48 |
|
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 49 |
|
3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 2 |
| 50 |
|
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
| 51 |
|
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
| 52 |
|
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 53 |
|
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 54 |
|
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 55 |
|
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 56 |
|
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
| 57 |
|
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 58 |
|
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 59 |
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| 60 |
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| 61 |
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 62 |
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| 63 |
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 64 |
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The recent EFL Trophy outings saw youth exuberance clash with seasoned grit, highlighted by a thrilling 4-4 draw between Bristol Rovers and Tottenham Hotspur U21s, where goal-fests became spectators' delight, and punters' gold, revealing potential in over/under markets. In the same vein, Manchester City U21s' dominant 5-1 thrashing of Oldham Athletic underscores the young Citizens' attacking prowess, making them ones to watch in scoring bets. Looking ahead to these upcoming bouts on Tuesday, we're treated to an enticing lineup as Newcastle U21 travels to Huddersfield, and Bromley braces for Crystal Palace U21. The packed schedule is a cauldron of challenges with unfancied underdogs like Grimsby Town aiming to outsmart Bradford City. Meanwhile, the fixtures at Luton and Doncaster promise to test punters' resolve with unpredictable outcomes. Keep your wits and notebooks ready for this rollercoaster ride!
