2015-16 Under-21 Premier League Cup
The 2015-16 Under-21 Premier League Cup is the third campaign of the new knockout cup competition launched by the Premier League. 46 academies will take part in this season's competition, with Category 1 academies joining in the round of 32.
Qualifying Round 1
The first qualifying round features 11 Category 3 sides competing on a regional basis. Due to the odd number of teams at this stage, Peterborough United were awarded a bye to the second qualifying round.
Results
28 September 2015: Burnley 3-0 Wigan
16 September 2015: Gillingham 1-2 Bournemouth
16 September 2015: Doncaster Rovers 1-0 Preston North End
15 September 2015: Plymouth Argyle 2-1 AFC Wimbledon
14 September 2015: Exeter City 6-0 Southend United
Qualifying Round 2
The second qualifying round of the competition sees the five winners from the first qualifying round, as well as the side awarded a bye, joined by 17 Category 2 teams. One Category 2 team will receive a bye to the Round of 32 due to the odd number of teams involved. Ties are due to be played by 19 October 2015.
Upcoming Fixtures
8 October 2015: Millwall V Plymouth Argyle
12 October 2015: Bolton Wanderers V Sheffield United
12 October 2015: Burnley V Barnsley
12 October 2015: Ipswich Town V Charlton Athletic
12 October 2015: Colchester United V Bournemouth
13 October 2015: Exeter City V Peterborough United
13 October 2015: Crewe Alexandra V Doncaster Rovers
19 October 2015: Sheffield Wednesday V Hull City
Results
6 October 2015: Queens Park Rangers 1-2 Brentford
5 October 2015: Cardiff City 2-1 Bristol City (AET)
Round of 32
The 12 qualifying round winners are joined by 19 Category 1 teams at this stage, with one Category 1 side receiving a bye to the last-16. The five Category 1 teams not taking part in the competition are Arsenal, Aston Villa, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham. Ties are due to be played by 23 November 2015.
Last modified on 8 October 2015, at 12:59