Following the completion of the draw for the Group Stage of the 2025/26 Vertu Trophy, it has been confirmed that Peterborough United will face Aston Villa's Under 21 side.
Posh learned that they will also face Sky Bet League One side Leyton Orient and Sky Bet League Two side Crawley Town in Group F yesterday, following the initial draw in the competition.
Full details of when the tie will take place and ticketing details will be released in due course.
Competition Rules
The top two from each group progress to the knockout stages, with Vertu Trophy fixtures remaining regionalised until the Quarter-Final stage.
Matches level after ninety minutes will be determined by penalty kicks up to the Semi-Final stage.
A period of 30 minutes of extra time will be played in the Final should the match be level after ninety minutes. If still level at the end of extra time, the winners shall be determined by penalty kicks.
How to watch
For UK fans, Sky Sports will see every Vertu Trophy match broadcast live on Sky Sports for fans in the UK.
For international fans, Vertu Trophy matches are available for live streaming via Club platforms.