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:
Josh Lundstram, Nathan Woodthorpe, Zac Williams, Joe Robbins (scored), Oli Finney and Regan Griffiths all played the full game for Crewe Alexandra in their 3-0 home win against Wolverhampton Wanderers Under-21s. Joel Tabiner would play the final 21 mins while Luke Offord was an unused sub, both for the hosts.
Charlie Kirk was not involved for Charlton Athletic in their 1-0 defeat at Leyton Orient.
Kelvin Mellor played the full game and scored for Carlisle United in their 2-0 win at Morecambe.
Alex Hurst was not involved for Port Vale in their 5-0 home win against Liverpool’s Under-21s.
Harry Davis was not involved for Scunthorpe United in their 3-2 home defeat against Doncaster Rovers.
Cheyenne Dunkley was not involved for Sheffield Wednesday in their 4-0 home win against Harrogate Town.
Gareth Evans played the full game for Bradford City in their 4-2 penalties win against Sunderland (game finished 1-1 after 90 mins).
Nicky Maynard played the first 89 mins and scored for Tranmere Rovers in their 3-2 home win against Oldham Athletic.
Malachi Linton played the full game for Wycombe Wanderers in their 5-0 home defeat against Burton Albion while Ben Garratt was an unused sub for the visitors.
George Ray was not involved for Exeter City in their 5-3 home win against Bristol Rovers last night while Junior Brown was not involved for the visitors.
National League:
James Jones played the full game for Wrexham in their 5-0 win at Aldershot Town.
| Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | For | Against | GD | Pts | ||
| 5 | Halifax | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 21 | 11 | 10 | 27 |
| 9 | Wrexham | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 23 | 15 | 8 | 20 |
| 11 | Altrincham | 13 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 23 | 20 | 3 | 19 |
| 16 | Torquay | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 19 | 23 | -4 | 15 |
| 21 | King’s Lynn | 13 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 22 | -11 | 8 |
