Charlton Athletic and AFC Wimbledon bidding to reach last 16 of EFL Trophy…draw for next round takes place on Thursday

The EFL Trophy round of 16 draw will take place live on Sky Sports News at 4:30pm on Thursday, November 24.

Sky Sports News presenter Claire Tomlinson will be joined by former England international Shaun Wright-Phillips, who scored six goals in 36 cap, to conduct the draw.

Taking place during the World Cup, 11 of England’s squad have previously played in the EFL Trophy including Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice and Mason Mount, who all made their professional debuts in the competition.

This season, all-time record attendances have been recorded for the group stages of the EFL Trophy as the competition now moves into the knockout stages.

The Round of 32 fixtures take place tonight and tomorrow evening with one fixture scheduled for Wednesday 30 November.

Charlton head to Plymouth Argyle tonight with AFC Wimbledon hosting Sutton United.

Ipswich Town host 2019 winners Portsmouth, 2020 winners Salford City take on Bradford City and Peterborough United, who last claimed the trophy in 2014, face Chelsea U21s. The last fixture to be played in this match round sees Everton U21 host Mansfield Town at Goodison Park.

The EFL Trophy round of 16 fixtures will take place week commencing December 12.

Tournament sponsors Papa Johns will be inviting fans to experience the magic of midweek football with a guest of their choice by giving away 25 pairs of tickets to every home game and a free small cheese and tomato pizza as part of its PJT Nights offer.

The pizza delivery chain is offering 50 per cent off pizzas to EFL season or match ticket holders. Simply present an EFL season or match ticket to staff in a Papa Johns store to redeem 50 per cent off pizza.

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