2014-15 Under-21 Premier League Cup

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The 2014-15 Under-21 Premier League Cup is the second 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.

Contents

Qualifying Round 1

The first qualifying round features 11 Category 3 sides competing on a regional basis. Doncaster Rovers were awarded a bye to the second qualifying round due to the odd number of teams in the draw at this stage.

Upcoming Fixtures

23 September 2014: Gillingham V Plymouth Argyle
23 September 2014: AFC Wimbledon V Bournemouth
23 September 2014: Watford V Peterborough United
30 September 2014: Hull City V Burnley

Results

16 September 2014: Wigan Athletic 5-0 Preston North End

Qualifying Round 2

The second qualifying round sees the introduction of the 16 Category 2 academies, with sides once again competing on a regional basis. Crewe Alexandra and Queens Park Rangers both received byes to the Round of 32 due to the odd numbers in each region.

Upcoming Fixtures

(Ties to be played week commencing 6 October 2014)

Nottingham Forest V Wigan Athletic
Sheffield Wednesday V Hull City or Burnley
Leeds United V Doncaster Rovers
Birmingham City V Sheffield United
Huddersfield Town V Barnsley
Bristol City V Watford or Peterborough United
Cardiff City V Gillingham or Plymouth Argyle
Charlton Athletic V AFC Wimbledon or Bournemouth
Millwall V Colchester United
Ipswich Town V Swansea City