The Mariners have been drawn in Group C of the 2025-26 Vertu Trophy.

Our opponents in the group stage will be Bradford City and Doncaster Rovers, with the addition of Everton U21s following this afternoon’s draw.

The competition is initially split into Northern and Southern sections, each with eight groups, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the knockout stages.

The first round of matches will take place W/C Monday 1st September.

Further details about dates will be announced in due course.

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