Quarter-Finals Draw for the 2025/26 Vertu Trophy Announced

As the 2025/26 Vertu Trophy reaches its quarter-final stage, the draw has been made, pitting several teams against each other in thrilling matchups. The quarter-finals draw, conducted by Jobi McAnuff and Marc Albrighton on Sky Sports Football, features the following ties: Port Vale vs Stockport, Huddersfield vs Doncaster, Luton or Swindon vs Plymouth, and AFC Wimbledon vs Northampton. However, the participation of Swindon in the competition is under a cloud after they were charged with fielding two ineligible players in their last-16 win over Luton. Swindon could potentially be thrown out of the competition. The controversy surrounds the participation of Ollie Clarke, who should have been serving a suspension, and Aaron Drinan, whose name was missing from the team sheet. The English Football League (EFL) has stated that proceedings are ongoing and the quarter-final draw includes both Swindon and Luton. The results from the previous rounds are as follows: Huddersfield 3-0 Rotherham, Doncaster 3-1 Fleetwood, Stockport 2-1 Harrogate, AFC Wimbledon 4-2 West Ham U21, and several other matches. The 2025/26 Vertu Trophy final is scheduled to take place on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Wembley Stadium. Fans can catch the action on the Sky Sports app or get instant access with no contract. Additionally, Super 6 is guaranteeing a £1,000,000 winner to kick off the season, with fans able to play for free.