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GOAL BLITZ SO TASTY FOR NEW SPONSOR

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The LeaguePaper Team
27 September 2026

JERSEY MIKE’S TROPHY MIDWEEK ROUND-UP
Foxes, Boro & Hatters all hit six
By John Lyons

NO TROUBLE: Jamal Lowe scores Sheffield Wednesday’s winner against Salford
PICTURE: Alamy

ON THE day it was officially announced that Jersey Mike’s were the new title sponsors of the EFL Trophy, there was a goal frenzy to celebrate.
In 23 group stage matches up and down the country, a whopping 93 goals hit the net at a shade over four per game.
The American sub brand will be hoping it’s a taste of things to come as they give their backing to the competition.
So...

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