EFL Trophy round of 16: Full Draw Revealed
The EFL Trophy Round of 16 draw has concluded, setting the stage for compelling matchups as teams vie for a place in the quarter-finals. The draw, conducted today, January 24, 2024, pits League One and League Two clubs against each other in a knockout competition offering a pathway to Wembley Stadium and a coveted trophy.
This stage of the tournament is crucial for clubs balancing league commitments with a chance to secure silverware and a significant financial boost. The EFL Trophy provides an possibility for emerging talents to gain valuable experience and for teams to test their squad depth. Winners also earn a place in the EFL’s end-of-season play-offs.
Here’s a comprehensive look at the confirmed Round of 16 fixtures:
* 2004-05 – Wrexham 2-0 Southend United (aet)
* 2005-06 – Swansea City 2-1 Carlisle United
* 2006-07 – Doncaster City 3-2 Bristol Rovers (aet)
* 2007-08 – MK Dons 2-0 Grimsby Town
* 2008-09 – Luton Town 3-2 scunthorpe United (aet)
* 2009-10 - Southampton 4-1 Carlisle United
* 2010-11 – Carlisle United 1-0 Brentford
* 2011-12 – chesterfield 2-0 Swindon Town
* 2012-13 - Crewe Alexandra 2-0 Southend United
* 2013-14 – Peterborough United 3-1 Chesterfield
* 2014-15 – Bristol City 2-0 Walsall
* 2015-16 – Barnsley 3-2 Oxford United
* 2016-17 - Coventry City 2-1 Oxford United
* 2017-18 – Lincoln City 1-0 Shrewsbury Town
* 2018-19 – Portsmouth 2-2 Sunderland (Portsmouth won 5-4 on penalties)
* 2019-20 – Salford City 0-0 Portsmouth (Salford City won 4-2 on penalties)
* 2020-21 – Sunderland 1-0 Tranmere Rovers
* 2021-22 – Rotherham United 4-2 Sutton United (aet)
* 2022-23 - Bolton Wanderers 4-0 Plymouth Argyle
* 2023-24 – Peterborough 2 -1 Wycombe
* 2024-25 – Birmingham 0-2 Peterborough
The Round of 16 ties are scheduled to be played during the week commencing february 5, 2024. Further details regarding specific dates, kick-off times, and broadcast arrangements will be announced by the EFL in due course.
