Sunderland manager Jack Ross talks about his own experience playing in cup finals ahead of the Checkatrade Trophy showdown
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How the introduction of U21 teams has ruined the EFL Trophy
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
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
Member clubs vote by majority of 67% to stick with the EFL’s pilot format which ensures Premier League academies participation
Oxford captain Lundstram delighted to get Wembley chance
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
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.
Rochdale boss Hill names five-year-old fan amongst substitutes
Rochdale manager Keith Hill has named five-year-old fan Joshua McCormack amongst the substitutes for tonight’s Checkatrade Trophy match against Hartlepool.
EFL chief – ‘The competition needed to be rejuvenated’
Chief executive Shaun Harvey opens up on the controversial changes to the EFL Trophy