This column looks at the results of the fixtures played this midweek (Tuesday unless stated) in the EFL Trophy and the National League. Those teams marked with a * have a player(s) out on loan.
EFL Trophy:
Ben Garratt was an unused sub for Burton Albion in their 4-2 home defeat against Aston Villa’s Under-21s.
Charlie Kirk played the first 75 mins for Charlton Athletic in their 4-1 home win against Southampton’s Under-21s.
George Ray was not involved for Exeter City in their 3-2 penalties win at Cheltenham Town (game finished 2-2 at full-time).
Travis Johnson, Luke Offord, Regan Griffiths (booked), Josh Lundstram and Oli Finney (scored) all played the full game for Crewe Alexandra in their 2-0 home win against Wigan Athletic while Rio Adebisi, Luke Murphy, Joe Robbins and Joel Tabiner were all unused subs for the hosts.
Cheyenne Dunkley played the full game for Sheffield Wednesday in their 2-1 win at Mansfield Town.
Alex Hurst played the full game for Port Vale in their 1-0 home win against Rochdale.
Harry Davis played the full game for Scunthorpe United in their 4-1 defeat at Rotherham United.
Nicky Maynard played the first 64 mins for Tranmere Rovers in their 2-0 win at Salford City.
National League:
Both Toby Mullarkey (booked) and Ryan Colclough played the full game for Altrincham in their 3-2 home defeat against Grimsby Town. AJ Leitch-Smith played the final 28 mins while Andy White was not involved, both for the hosts.
Billy Waters played the full game, scored and was booked for Halifax Town in their 3-2 home win against Notts County.
Malachi Linton played the first 80 mins for King’s Lynn Town in their 1-1 home draw against Barnet.
James Jones played the full game for Wrexham in their 1-1 home draw against Chesterfield.
| Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | For | Against | GD | Pts | ||
| 3 | Halifax | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 20 |
| 9 | Altrincham* | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 15 |
| 12 | Wrexham | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 11 | 1 | 13 |
| 19 | King’s Lynn | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 16 | -6 | 8 |
