So Far So Good In National League Cup Quarter-Finals

Four of our clubs made it into the last eight by finishing in either first or second place at the group stages - and last night two of them secured a semi-final slot.

Sutton United did it in style, a fantastic 3-0 victory over Manchester United’s talented young side was watched by almost 2,000 supporters.

Finley Barbrook, Nana Boateng and Jack Wadham all scored leaving manager Steve Morison to say: “I’m delighted. It was a fantastic performance.”

Altrincham manager Phil Parkinson was thrilled too after his team held their nerve to defeat Newcastle United at the J.Davidson Stadium.

The Robins resisted a Magpies fightback when Justin Amaluzor headed his team back on level terms in the last minute.

The won through on penalty kicks and Parkinson said after the 3-3 draw: “It was a really interesting game. I knew it would be a high-scoring match and although we should have been well out of sight it was certainly entertaining.”

On Tuesday March 11, the second two semi-finals take place.

Braintree Town were brilliant in the group stages, winning all their four matches, scoring 11 goals in the process.

Brighton & Hove Albion stand between them and the semi-finals, with the Seagulls heading for Essex in a few weeks’ time.

Aldershot Town sat proudly on top of Group A after winning three of their four matches and now Leeds United’s talented youngsters visit the EBB Stadium in a fortnight.

The competition, which kicked-off in October, offers an opportunity for National League players to play regular matches against the best U21 teams in the country.

The launch marked another exciting chapter in our partnership with the Premier League and the group stages provided plenty of excitement.

The quarter-finals so far:
Sutton United 3-0 Manchester United
Altrincham* 3-3 Newcastle United
Aldershot Town v Leeds United
Braintree v Brighton & Hove Albion

Remaining key dates
Semi-finals: 11-12 March 2025
Final: 1-2 April 2025