The EFL Trophy has taken on many forms since its inaugural edition in 1981/82, and the competition's latest sponsor means you'll probably hear incessant chants of "Bristol Street Motors Trophy champions, you'll never sing that!" on any given matchday outside Peterborough's London Road.
The 2024/25 EFL Trophy is entering the knockout phase following three rounds of group stage action, with the final group game taking place on 19 November.
16 teams have progressed from both the Northern and Southern sections, with the seeded group winners being paired against an unseeded runner-up for the round of 32.
Of the 16 Premier League U21 teams to compete in the group stage, only one finished in the top two of their group (Aston Villa), highlighting the dominance of League One and Two outfits in this competition.
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