| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | |
| Teams | 36 | 
| Defending champions | Everton | 
| Final positions | |
| Champions | West Bromwich Albion | 
| Runner-up | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 115 | 
| Goals scored | 419 (3.64 per match) | 
| Top goal scorer(s) | Douglas James-Taylor (7 goals) | 
The 2021–22 Premier League Cup was the eighth edition of the competition. The defending champions, Everton, who won the 2018–19 competition, were eliminated in the group stage.[1] The previous two editions of the competition were cancelled, or not completed due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom.[2]
Participants
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Category 2 | 
Category 3 | 
Category 4
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Qualifying round
A qualifying round was required to finalise the 32 teams that would enter the Group Stage.
| 11 August 2021 | Stevenage | 1–1 (4–5 p)  | Southend United | Finchley | 
| 19:00 | 
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Stadium: The Maurice Rebak Stadium | 
| Penalties | ||||
| 11 August 2021 | Salford City | 2–3 | Mansfield Town | Salford | 
| 19:00 | 
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Report | Stadium: Moor Lane | 
| 18 August 2021 | Oxford United | 3–4 | Huddersfield Town | Thame | 
| 19:00 | 
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Report | Stadium: The ASM Stadium | 
| 3 September 2021 | Plymouth Argyle | 1–2 | Exeter City | Plymouth | 
| 19:00 | 
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Stadium: Home Park Attendance: 345 Referee: Rowan Clarke  | 
Group stage
The draw for the group stage took place on 25 August 2021.[3] Teams play each other twice, with the group winners and runners–up advance to the round of 16.
Group A
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Bromwich Albion | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 8 | +10 | 13 | 
| Arsenal | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 12 | −1 | 8 | 
| AFC Bournemouth | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 9 | −1 | 8 | 
| Southampton | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 15 | −8 | 3 | 
| 2 September 2021 | Arsenal | 1–1 | Southampton | Borehamwood | 
| 19:00 | 
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Stadium: Meadow Park | 
| 7 September 2021 | West Bromwich Albion | 2–0 | AFC Bournemouth | Wellington | 
| 19:00 | Stadium: New Bucks Head | 
| 23 September 2021 | Southampton | 0–6 | West Bromwich Albion | Totton | 
| 19:00 | Stadium: The Snows Stadium | 
| 6 October 2021 | AFC Bournemouth | 1–1 | Arsenal | Bournemouth | 
| 19:00 | 
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Stadium: Dean Court Attendance: 2,226[5]  | 
| 11 November 2021 | Arsenal | 1–4 | West Bromwich Albion | Borehamwood | 
| 19:00 | 
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Stadium: Meadow Park | 
| 12 December 2021 | Southampton | 2–3 | Arsenal | Marchwood | 
| 14:00 | Stadium: Staplewood Campus | 
| 16 December 2021 | AFC Bournemouth | 4–0 | West Bromwich Albion | Bournemouth | 
| 19:00 | 
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Stadium: Dean Court | 
| 13 January 2022 | West Bromwich Albion | 2–2 | Southampton | Wellington | 
| 19:00 | 
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Stadium: New Bucks Head | 
| 18 January 2022 | Arsenal | 4–0 | AFC Bournemouth | Borehamwood | 
| 19:00 | 
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Stadium: Meadow Park | 
| 27 January 2022 | Southampton | 0–1 | AFC Bournemouth | Totton | 
| 12:00 | 
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Stadium: The Snows Stadium Attendance: 290[6]  | ||
| Note: Match abandoned when first played 23rd November after 60 minutes due to heavy fog.[7] Match was rearranged for 22nd December - which was again postponed due to a rise in COVID-19 cases in the area.[8] | ||||
| 11 February 2022 | AFC Bournemouth | 2–2 | Southampton | Bournemouth | 
| 19:00 | Stadium: Dean Court | 
| 14 February 2022 | West Bromwich Albion | 4–1 | Arsenal | Wellington | 
| 19:00 | Stadium: New Bucks Head | 
Group B
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 10 | +3 | 9 | 
| Queens Park Rangers | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 14 | +1 | 9 | 
| Blackburn Rovers | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 9 | 
| Nottingham Forest | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 17 | −4 | 9 | 
| 6 September 2021 | Middlesbrough | 1–0 | Queens Park Rangers | Bishop Auckland | 
| 11:00 | 
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Stadium: Heritage Park | 
| 6 September 2021 | Nottingham Forest | 4–1 | Blackburn Rovers | Nottingham | 
| 19:00 | 
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Stadium: Meadow Lane | 
| 8 October 2021 | Blackburn Rovers | 3–2 | Middlesbrough | Leyland | 
| 19:00 | 
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Stadium: County Ground | 
| 12 October 2021 | Queens Park Rangers | 6–2 | Nottingham Forest | Ruislip | 
| 19:00 | 
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Stadium: Grosvenor Vale | 
| 12 November 2021 | Middlesbrough | 2–1 | Nottingham Forest | Bishop Auckland | 
| 19:00 | 
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Stadium: Heritage Park | 
| 16 November 2021 | Queens Park Rangers | 1–0 | Blackburn Rovers | Ruislip | 
| 13:00 | 
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Stadium: Grosvenor Vale | 
| 13 December 2021 | Blackburn Rovers | 5–1 | Nottingham Forest | Leyland | 
| 19:00 | 
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Stadium: County Ground | 
| 2 January 2022 | Middlesbrough | 2–4 | Blackburn Rovers | Bishop Auckland | 
| 13:00 | 
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Stadium: Heritage Park | 
| 5 January 2022 | Queens Park Rangers | 0–5 | Middlesbrough | London | 
| 13:00 | Stadium: Imperial College Sports Ground | 
| 19 January 2022 | Nottingham Forest | 3–2 | Queens Park Rangers | Alfreton | 
| 19:00 | 
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Stadium: North Street | 
| 11 February 2022 | Nottingham Forest | 2–1 | Middlesbrough | Alfreton | 
| 18:00 | 
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Stadium: North Street | 
| 14 February 2022 | Blackburn Rovers | 3–6 | Queens Park Rangers | Leyland | 
| 13:00 | 
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Stadium: County Ground | 
Group C
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derby County | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 9 | +8 | 16 | 
| Charlton Athletic | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 6 | +8 | 10 | 
| Norwich City | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 16 | −4 | 5 | 
| Reading | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 18 | −12 | 3 | 
| 8 September 2021 | Charlton Athletic | 3–0 | Reading | Dartford | 
| 14:00 | Stadium: Princes Park | 
| 13 September 2021 | Norwich City | 3–3 | Derby County | Norwich | 
| 12:30 | 
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Stadium: Lotus Training Centre | 
| 11 October 2021 | Reading | 3–2 | Norwich City | Reading | 
| 13:00 | 
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Stadium: Madejski Stadium | 
| 11 October 2021 | Derby County | 2–1 | Charlton Athletic | Loughborough | 
| 19:00 | Stadium: Loughborough University | 
| 15 November 2021 | Derby County | 2–1 | Reading | Loughborough | 
| 19:00 | 
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Stadium: Loughborough University | 
| 19 November 2021 | Norwich City | 1–1 | Charlton Athletic | Norwich | 
| 19:00 | 
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Stadium: Lotus Training Centre | 
| 13 December 2021 | Reading | 0–5 | Charlton Athletic | Reading | 
| 13:00 | Stadium: Madejski Stadium | 
| 13 December 2021 | Derby County | 5–2 | Norwich City | Loughborough | 
| 19:00 | 
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Stadium: Loughborough University | 
| 14 January 2022 | Charlton Athletic | 1–2 | Derby County | East Dulwich | 
| 19:00 | 
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Stadium: Champion Hill | 
| 17 January 2022 | Norwich City | 3–1 | Reading | Norwich | 
| 15:00 | 
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Stadium: Lotus Training Centre | 
| 14 February 2022 | Reading | 1–3 | Derby County | Reading | 
| 13:00 | 
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Stadium: Madejski Stadium | 
| 14 February 2022 | Charlton Athletic | 3–1 | Norwich City | Dartford | 
| 19:00 | 
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Stadium: Princes Park | 
Group D
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peterborough United | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 8 | +5 | 10 | 
| Sheffield United | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 10 | −1 | 10 | 
| Everton | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 9 | −1 | 9 | 
| Burnley | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 11 | −3 | 6 | 
| 17 September 2021 | Everton | 1–3 | Sheffield United | Southport | 
| 19:00 | 
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Stadium: Haig Avenue | 
| 11 October 2021 | Sheffield United | 0–3 | Burnley | Chesterfield | 
| 19:00 | Stadium: Technique Stadium | 
| 19 October 2021 | Burnley | 1–2 | Peterborough United | Leyland | 
| 19:00 | 
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Stadium: County Ground | 
| 23 November 2021 | Peterborough United | 3–3 | Sheffield United | Stamford | 
| 19:00 | Stadium: Zeeco Stadium | 
| 1 December 2021 | Everton | 0–3 | Peterborough United | Southport | 
| 19:00 | Stadium: Haig Avenue | 
| 17 December 2021 | Peterborough United | 0–1 | Everton | Peterborough | 
| 13:00 | 
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Stadium: London Road Stadium | 
| 6 January 2022 | Sheffield United | 1–3 | Everton | Chesterfield | 
| 19:00 | 
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Stadium: Technique Stadium | 
| 28 January 2022 | Burnley | 0–1 | Sheffield United | Leyland | 
| 19:00 | 
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Stadium: County Ground | 
| 11 February 2022 | Burnley | 2–1 | Everton | Leyland | 
| 13:00 | 
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Stadium: County Ground | 
| 13 February 2022 | Sheffield United | 1–0 | Peterborough United | Chesterfield | 
| 19:00 | 
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Stadium: Technique Stadium | 
| 24 February 2022 | Peterborough United | 5–2 | Burnley | Peterborough | 
| 13:00 | 
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Stadium: London Road Stadium | ||
| Note: Match was originally scheduled for 4 January 2022, but was postponed due to injuries and COVID-19 cases in both teams.[9] The rearranged fixture on 18 February 2022 was again postponed, due to the effects of Storm Eunice[10] | ||||
Group E
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigan Athletic | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 7 | +6 | 13 | 
| Leeds United | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 
| Sunderland | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 13 | −4 | 6 | 
| Mansfield Town | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 9 | −2 | 5 | 
| 6 September 2021 | Mansfield Town | 3–0 | Sunderland | Mansfield | 
| 19:00 | [11] | Stadium: Field Mill Attendance: 345[11]  | 
| 8 September 2021 | Leeds United | 1–2 | Wigan Athletic | York | 
| 19:00 | 
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Stadium: York Community Stadium | 
| 10 October 2021 | Sunderland | 2–1 | Leeds United | Sunderland | 
| 13:00 | 
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Stadium: Stadium of Light | 
| 28 October 2021 | Wigan Athletic | 3–0 | Mansfield Town | Leyland | 
| 19:00 | 
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Stadium: County Ground | 
| 15 November 2021 | Leeds United | 2–1 | Mansfield Town | York | 
| 19:00 | 
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Stadium: York Community Stadium | 
| 17 November 2021 | Wigan Athletic | 3–1 | Sunderland | Leyland | 
| 13:00 | 
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Stadium: County Ground | 
| 13 December 2021 | Sunderland | 1–1 | Mansfield Town | Sunderland | 
| 19:00 | 
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Report | 
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Stadium: Eppleton Colliery Welfare Ground Attendance: 145[12]  | 
| 5 January 2022 | Leeds United | 3–3 | Sunderland | York | 
| 19:00 | 
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Stadium: York Community Stadium | 
| 14 January 2022 | Wigan Athletic | 1–2 | Leeds United | Leyland | 
| 19:00 | 
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Stadium: County Ground | ||
| Note: Match originally scheduled for 16 December 2021, but was postponed due to concerns about the condition of the pitch at the County Ground.[13] | ||||
| 14 February 2022 | Sunderland | 2–2 | Wigan Athletic | Sunderland | 
| 19:00 | 
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Stadium: Eppleton Colliery Welfare Ground Attendance: 194[14]  | 
| 23 February 2022 | Mansfield Town | 1–2 | Wigan Athletic | Mansfield | 
| 19:00 | 
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Stadium: Moor Farm Training Centre Attendance: Behind Closed Doors[15]  | |
| Note: Originally scheduled for 18 February 2022, but was postponed due to the effects of Storm Eunice. | ||||
| 7 March 2022 | Mansfield Town | 1–1 | Leeds United | Mansfield | 
| 13:00 | 
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Stadium: RH Academy Attendance: BCD[16]  | 
| Note: Originally scheduled for 14 February 2022, but was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.[17] The rearranged fixture on 21 February was moved to Mansfield's training ground, but was once again postponed due to the effects of Storm Franklin.[18][19] | ||||
Group F
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Ham United | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 5 | +6 | 13 | 
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 6 | +2 | 11 | 
| Exeter City | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 12 | −3 | 5 | 
| Swansea City | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 12 | −5 | 3 | 
| 3 September 2021 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 1–0 | West Ham United | Kidderminster | 
| 14:00 | 
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Stadium: Aggborough Stadium | 
| 7 September 2021 | Exeter City | 1–1 | Swansea City | Exeter | 
| 19:00 | 
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Stadium: St James Park Attendance: 413[20]  | 
| 15 September 2021 | Exeter City | 2–3 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Exeter | 
| 19:00 | Report | Stadium: St James Park Attendance: 571[21]  | 
| 13 October 2021 | West Ham United | 3–2 | Exeter City | Romford | 
| 14:00 | 
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Stadium: Rush Green Training Ground | 
| 25 November 2021 | Swansea City | 0–2 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Swansea | 
| 14:00 | Stadium: Landore Training Centre | 
| 3 December 2021 | Swansea City | 2–4 | West Ham United | Swansea | 
| 12:00 | 
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Stadium: Landore Training Centre | 
| 13 December 2021 | West Ham United | 0–0 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Romford | 
| 14:00 | Stadium: Rush Green Training Ground | 
| 14 January 2022 | Swansea City | 2–2 | Exeter City | Swansea | 
| 14:00 | 
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Stadium: Landore Training Centre | 
| 18 January 2022 | Exeter City | 0–3 | West Ham United | Exeter | 
| 19:00 | Report | Stadium: St James Park Attendance: 509[22]  | 
| 4 February 2022 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 2–2 | Swansea City | Kidderminster | 
| 14:00 | 
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Stadium: Aggborough Stadium | 
| 11 February 2022 | West Ham United | 1–0 | Swansea City | Romford | 
| 14:00 | 
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Stadium: Rush Green Training Ground | 
| 22 February 2022 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 0–2 | Exeter City | Kidderminster | 
| 14:00 | 
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Stadium: Aggborough Stadium Attendance: 250[23]  | 
Group G
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huddersfield Town | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 3 | +14 | 16 | 
| Newcastle United | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 6 | +3 | 10 | 
| Watford | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 15 | −8 | 6 | 
| Birmingham City | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 15 | −9 | 3 | 
| 6 September 2021 | Watford | 2–0 | Newcastle United | St Albans | 
| 18:00 | 
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Stadium: Clarence Park Attendance: 245[24]  | 
| 15 September 2021 | Birmingham City | 1–2 | Huddersfield Town | Nuneaton | 
| 20:00 | 
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Stadium: Liberty Way | 
| 8 October 2021 | Huddersfield Town | 6–0 | Watford | Huddersfield | 
| 19:00 | Stadium: John Smith's Stadium | 
| 11 October 2021 | Newcastle United | 4–0 | Birmingham City | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | 
| 19:00 | 
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Stadium: Northumberland FA Attendance: 304[25]  | 
| 17 November 2021 | Newcastle United | 1–1 | Huddersfield Town | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | 
| 19:00 | 
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Report | Stadium: Northumberland FA Attendance: 316[26]  | 
| 23 November 2021 | Watford | 4–1 | Birmingham City | St Albans | 
| 19:00 | 
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Stadium: Clarence Park | 
| 10 December 2021 | Newcastle United | 2–1 | Watford | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | 
| 19:00 | 
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Report | 
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Stadium: Northumberland FA Attendance: 138[27]  | 
| 13 December 2021 | Huddersfield Town | 3–1 | Birmingham City | Huddersfield | 
| 19:00 | 
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Stadium: John Smith's Stadium | 
| 21 January 2022 | Birmingham City | 0–2 | Newcastle United | Nuneaton | 
| 19:00 | Stadium: Liberty Way | 
| 2 February 2022 | Watford | 0–3 | Huddersfield Town | St Albans | 
| 19:00 | Stadium: Clarence Park | 
| 14 February 2022 | Huddersfield Town | 2–0 | Newcastle United | Huddersfield | 
| 19:00 | Stadium: John Smith's Stadium | 
| 17 February 2022 | Birmingham City | 3–0 | Watford | Nuneaton | 
| 13:30 | 
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Stadium: Liberty Way | 
Group H
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulham | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 4 | +10 | 16 | 
| Stoke City | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 11 | +4 | 9 | 
| Colchester United | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 10 | −2 | 5 | 
| Southend United | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 16 | −12 | 4 | 
| 6 September 2021 | Southend United | 1–3 | Fulham | Southend-on-Sea | 
| 19:00 | 
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Stadium: Roots Hall Attendance: 224[28]  | 
| 10 September 2021 | Stoke City | 2–4 | Colchester United | Newcastle-under-Lyme | 
| 19:00 | Stadium: Lyme Valley Stadium | 
| 8 October 2021 | Colchester United | 1–1 | Southend United | Colchester | 
| 19:00 | 
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Stadium: Colchester Community Stadium Attendance: 127[29]  | 
| 8 October 2021 | Fulham | 2–1 | Stoke City | Kingston upon Thames | 
| 19:00 | 
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Stadium: Motspur Park Training Ground Attendance: 110[30]  | 
| 16 November 2021 | Colchester United | 0–0 | Fulham | Colchester | 
| 19:00 | Stadium: Colchester Community Stadium | 
| 22 November 2021 | Stoke City | 3–0 | Southend United | Newcastle-under-Lyme | 
| 19:00 | 
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Stadium: Lyme Valley Stadium Attendance: 106[31]  | 
| 8 December 2021 | Fulham | 4–0 | Southend United | Kingston upon Thames | 
| 19:00 | Stadium: Motspur Park Training Ground Attendance: 42[32]  | 
| 21 January 2022 | Colchester United | 2–3 | Stoke City | Colchester | 
| 19:00 | Stadium: Colchester Community Stadium | 
| 25 January 2022 | Southend United | 1–0 | Colchester United | Southend-on-Sea | 
| 20:00 | 
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Stadium: Roots Hall Attendance: 97[33]  | 
| 10 February 2022 | Stoke City | 1–2 | Fulham | Newcastle-under-Lyme | 
| 13:00 | 
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Stadium: Lyme Valley Stadium | 
| 14 February 2022 | Fulham | 3–1 | Colchester United | Kingston upon Thames | 
| 19:00 | 
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Stadium: Motspur Park Training Ground | 
| 14 February 2022 | Southend United | 1–5 | Stoke City | Southend-on-Sea | 
| 19:00 | 
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Stadium: Roots Hall Attendance: 128[34]  | 
Knockout stages
Round of 16
The draw for the round of 16 took place on 1 March 2022.[35][36]
| 4 March 2022 | Peterborough United | 6–2 | Charlton Athletic | Peterborough | 
| 13:00 | 
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Stadium: London Road Stadium | 
| 4 March 2022 | Fulham | 2–0 | Newcastle United | Kingston upon Thames | 
| 14:00 | 
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Stadium: Motspur Park Training Ground | 
| 4 March 2022 | Wigan Athletic | 0–1 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Stalybridge | 
| 19:00 | Campbell  | 
Stadium: Bower Fold Attendance: BCD[37]  | 
| 7 March 2022 | Derby County | 4–3 (a.e.t.) | Sheffield United | Loughborough | 
| 19:00 | Stadium: Loughborough University | 
| 7 March 2022 | West Bromwich Albion | 4–2 | Queens Park Rangers | Hednesford | 
| 19:00 | 
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Stadium: Keys Park | 
| 9 March 2022 | Middlesbrough | 1–1 (a.e.t.) (4–3 p)  | Arsenal | Bishop Auckland | 
| 18:00 | 
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Stadium: Heritage Park | |
| Penalties | ||||
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| 9 March 2022 | Huddersfield Town | 1–3 | Stoke City | Huddersfield | 
| 19:00 | 
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Stadium: John Smith's Stadium | 
| 11 April 2022 | West Ham United | 5–1 | Leeds United | Romford | 
| 16:00 | 
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Stadium: Rush Green Training Ground Attendance: Behind Closed Doors[38]  | 
Quarter–final
The quarter-final draw was confirmed on 21 March 2022.[39]
| 8 April 2022 | Stoke City | 1–2 | Middlesbrough | Stoke-on-Trent | 
| 19:00 | 
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Stadium: Bet365 Stadium | 
| 10 April 2022 | Derby County | 3–4 | West Bromwich Albion | Derby | 
| 14:00 | 
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Stadium: Pride Park Stadium | 
| 10 April 2022 | Peterborough United | 0–1 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Peterborough | 
| 14:00 | 
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Stadium: London Road Stadium | 
| 22 April 2022 | West Ham United | 0–1 | Fulham | Romford | 
| 19:00 | 
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Stadium: Rush Green Training Ground | 
Semi–final
The semi-final draw was announced on 26 April 2022.[40]
| 3 May 2022 | West Bromwich Albion | 2–1 | Fulham | West Bromwich | 
| 19:00 | 
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Stadium: The Hawthorns | 
| 4 May 2022 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 3–2 | Middlesbrough | Wolverhampton | 
| 19:00 | 
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Stadium: Molineux Stadium | 
Final
The final details were announced on 6 May 2022, with West Bromwich Albion being picked as the home team.[41]
| West Bromwich Albion | 2–2 (a.e.t.) | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 
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See also
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