Liverpool U21s Discover EFL Trophy Group Opponents

Below is a summary of the full article. Click here for the full version from Live for Liverpool or go back to LFC Live.

Liverpool Under-21s have officially discovered their opponents for the group stage of the upcoming 2026/27 EFL Trophy competition. Following Thursday’s EFL trophy draw, Liverpool U21’s find themselves placed into Group H of the Northern Section, locking in some fascinating fixtures against experienced English Football League opposition.

The young Reds face a grueling schedule in the opening phase of the 2026/27 EFL Trophy they have been placed into Group H of the Northern Section, where they will encounter established Football League opposition in Huddersfield Town, Doncaster Rovers, and Rochdale. Placed in a group with Crewe Alexandra, Burton Albion, and Chesterfield, Rob Page side finished bottom of their group.

However, their final group match showcased the character brewing within the academy. Last year’s group stage was a massive wake-up call, but that epic 11-10 penalty shootout win over Chesterfield showed what this group is capable of when they click.