UPDATED: Vertu Trophy draw details: The time, the place and who Peterborough United could play next

The draw for the first knockout round is scheduled to take place on Sky Sports News on Thursday (2.30pm).

Posh will have an away tie after finishing second in their group behind Leyton Orient. It’s now been confirmed Posh can only play one away at one of four opponents, namely Cardiff City, Bristol Rovers, Swindon or Northampton Town.

Posh celebrate their 2025 EFL Trophy final win over Birmingham City. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images).placeholder image
Posh celebrate their 2025 EFL Trophy final win over Birmingham City. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images).

Posh have won the last two EFL Trophy Finals at Wembley against Wycombe Wanderers in 2024 and Birmingham City in 2025.

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