Manchester United withdraws from EFL Trophy and National League Cup for 2026-27
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 11:37 AM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Manchester United has announced it will not participate in the EFL Trophy or the National League Cup during the 2026-27 season. The club's decision is influenced by its commitment to the Uefa Youth League following its senior team's qualification for the Champions League and a reduced development squad. Last season, United exited both competitions early, failing to progress beyond the group stages in the EFL Trophy and being eliminated in the league section of the National League Cup. The club will continue to compete in the Premier League Under-21 International Cup, where they reached the quarter-finals last season.
- •Manchester United will not enter the EFL Trophy or National League Cup.
- •The decision is due to a focus on the Uefa Youth League.
- •United was eliminated in the group stage of the EFL Trophy last season.
- •The club will continue to participate in the Premier League Under-21 International Cup.
- •Talks are ongoing to extend Under-21 manager Adam Lawrence's contract.
- 11:37 AMYahoo Sports — Man Utd will not enter EFL Trophy next season
- 11:37 AMBBC Sport — Man Utd will not enter EFL Trophy next season
"Manchester United will not enter the EFL Trophy and National League Cup next season.
"Manchester United will not enter the EFL Trophy or National League Cup next season.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 11:37 AMMan Utd will not enter EFL Trophy next season
Manchester United will not enter the EFL Trophy and National League Cup next season.
- BBC SportJun 23, 2026, 11:37 AMMan Utd will not enter EFL Trophy next season
Manchester United will not enter the EFL Trophy or National League Cup next season.
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