Arsenal U21s draw AFC Wimbledon, Leyton Orient, and Barnet in EFL Trophy

The Arsenal U21 team has drawn AFC Wimbledon, Leyton Orient, and Barnet in Group F of the 2026/27 EFL Trophy. The draw, announced this week, sets up the Gunners for a September start to the group's matches, which will all be played away from home. Arsenal will look to improve upon last year's performance, where they failed to progress past the group stage after losing to Exeter City and Cardiff City. The full fixture schedule will be released soon, with the knockout rounds beginning in December and the final slated for April 11, 2027.

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