The Vertu Trophy group stages have been announced, with Exeter City pitted against Cardiff City, Newport County and Arsenal.
We have been drawn into Southern Group A of the competition against the two South Wales sides, with the U21 side who were added to the groups in the draw live on Sky Sports News on Thursday afternoon.
The Grecians will play two matches at home - one of which will be against Arsenal - and one match away. It is the second time we have been drawn with the Gunners in three seasons.
The 2025/26 Vertu Trophy group stages will commence in early September, and the EFL’s record domestic rights deal with broadcaster Sky Sports will see every Vertu Trophy match broadcast live on Sky Sports for fans in the UK.