The draw for the 2025/26 Vertu Trophy round-of-32 was made live on Sky Sports News on Thursday November 13.
Round-of-32 draw
Ties will take place week commencing December 1 2025.
Northern section
Bolton Wanderers vs Bradford City
Crewe Alexandra vs Stockport County
Doncaster Rovers vs Chesterfield
Harrogate Town vs Blackpool
Lincoln City vs Huddersfield Town
Port Vale vs Barnsley
Salford City vs Rotherham United
Tranmere Rovers vs Fleetwood Town
Southern section
Bristol Rovers vs Cambridge United
Cardiff City vs AFC Wimbledon
Colchester United vs West Ham United U21
Leyton Orient vs Plymouth Argyle
Luton Town vs Exeter City
Northampton Town vs Wycombe Wanderers
Stevenage vs Walsall
Swindon Town vs Peterborough United
Latest Vertu Trophy video
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Nicky Butt’s son Ruben scored twice for Salford City in their 4-2 win against Wolves U21’s in the Vertu Trophy
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18-year-old Newcastle midfielder Park Seung-soo played this brilliant pass that led to an equaliser in stoppage-time against Mansfield in the Vertu Trophy
Who won the competition last season?
Birmingham were denied a historic league and cup double as Peterborough upset the odds to lift the Vertu Trophy after a 2-0 win at Wembley – becoming the first side in history to retain the trophy.
When is the final?
The 2025/26 Vertu Trophy final will take place on Sunday April 12 2026 at Wembley Stadium.
