The Enterprise National League have confirmed the group’s for the 2025/26 National League Cup.

Sutton United are set to take part in Group C alongside four Premier League outfits, along with four National League sides.

The U’s will be looking to replicate the success of last season, as well as going one step further having made last season’s maiden final against Leeds United.

Brighton & Hove Albion, Fulham, Southampton and West Ham United join Sutton in Group C, along with Aldershot Town, Truro City and Woking.

We will reveal ticket details and specific dates for each clash in due course.

The National League Cup groups in full:

Group A

  • Blackburn Rovers
  • Burnley
  • Everton
  • Manchester United
  • Morecambe
  • Rochdale AFC
  • Solihull Moors
  • Tamworth

Group B

  • Leicester City
  • Nottingham Forest
  • West Bromwich Albion
  • Wolverhampton Wanderers
  • Braintree Town
  • Brackley Town
  • Forest Green Rovers
  • Wealdstone

Group C

  • Brighton & Hove Albion
  • Fulham
  • Southampton
  • West Ham United
  • Aldershot Town
  • Sutton United
  • Truro City
  • Woking

Group D

  • Leeds United
  • Middlesbrough
  • Newcastle United
  • Sunderland
  • Boston United
  • FC Halifax Town
  • Gateshead
  • Scunthorpe United

What format will the National League Cup take?

The National League Cup is a 32-team midweek competition, comprising of sixteen teams participating in PL2, and sixteen teams from clubs participating in the National League.

The competition will consist of a group stage (four groups of eight), with the two best-placed teams in each group advancing to a knock-out stage to determine the winner.

Where will games be played?

All National League Cup fixtures will be played at the home ground of the National League club involved in the fixture. National League clubs will retain all the gate receipts from these fixtures.

When will games be played?

Match Round 1 – 12/13 August
Match Round 2 – 16/17 September
Match Round 3 – 21/22 October
Match Round 4 – 25/26 November
Quarter Final – 27/28 January
Semi Final – 17/18 February
Final – 17/18 March

For more information on this year’s competition, click here.


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