Vertu Trophy Draw Date The Vertu Trophy, formerly known as the EFL Trophy or Papa John's Trophy, is an annual knockout competition for EFL clubs in Leagues One, Two, and selected Premier League/U21 academy teams.

Key Draw Timeline

  • Group Stage Draw : Held on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 2:30pm alongside EFL fixture releases, live on Sky Sports News.
  • Round of 32 Draw : Took place on November 13, 2025, at 2:30pm, split into Northern and Southern sections for geographic balance.
  • Round of 16 Draw : Conducted live on Sky Sports on December 5, 2025, determining knockout pairings post-group stage.

Tournament Schedule Highlights
Matches progress through group stages (September-October 2025) to the final at Wembley Stadium on April 12, 2026.

  • Round of 32 ties: December 2-3, 2025.
  • Example fixture: Port Vale vs Bolton Wanderers in Round of 16 on January 13, 2026, at 7pm.

Latest Context (as of January 2026)
With the competition now in knockout rounds, no further main draws remain until potential semifinals, but check official EFL or club channels for any rescheduling. The event builds excitement toward the Wembley showdown, where underdogs often shine.

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