Cup Double: Cambridge First, Then Plymouth & Co in the Vertu

⚽ 1️⃣ Carabao Cup – First Round

Cambridge United are heading to the Mem! Bristol Rovers host the U’s in the First Round of the 2025/26 Carabao Cup, with the tie scheduled for the week commencing Monday 11 August. Details on kick-off time and tickets will drop soon after the club releases them .

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🛡️ 2️⃣ Vertu Trophy – Southern Group B

On the same days, the Gas will also begin their campaign in the group stage of the 2025/26 Vertu Trophy—formerly the EFL Trophy—after the draw was conducted live on Sky Sports News .

Group B (Southern Section)

Bristol Rovers (Home & Away fixtures)

Cheltenham Town

Plymouth Argyle

Tottenham Hotspur U21s

Each team faces the others once (small caveat: U21 teams play only away), and the top two will progress to the knockout stages. Group stage kicks off in early September, with dates/venues/ticketing info still to follow .