At the same time the Manchester City seniors kick-off the Carabao Cup Third Round tie, away at Oxford United City’s EDS face League Two outfit Crewe Alexandra in the second game of this seasons Checkatrade Trophy.
Checkatrade Trophy
Northern Group D
Tuesday 25 September 2018
Gresty Road
Kick-off – 7.30pm BST
It’s match day for our EDS! 💪
🆚 @crewealexfc
⏰ 7.30pm BST
🏟️ Alexandra Stadium
🏆 @CheckatradeTrpyLet's do this! 🙌 #mancity pic.twitter.com/znPk3e9ExJ
— Man City Academy (@ManCityAcademy) September 25, 2018
Manchester City’s U21s failed at their first attempt to begin the competition in style at the end of August when, after 90 minutes they drew 1-1 with Shrewsbury Town. There is no extra-time at this stage, and sadly the EDS fell foul on penalties, 3-1.
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Boss pondering changes for tonight's @CheckatradeTrpy tie with @ManCityAcademy #CreweAlex #ManCity
Read 👉 https://t.co/FbNiQO5pX1 pic.twitter.com/2iu1goKysV
— Crewe Alexandra (@crewealexfc) September 25, 2018
Watch the game, live.
💻📱 | iFOLLOW: Watch tonight's @CheckatradeTrpy tie with @ManCityAcademy live in the UK! 🇬🇧
✅ One-off £10 match pass
✅ Live stream with graphics
✅ Local commentaryCan't make it in person? Try the next best thing! #CreweAlex #ManCity
More Info 👇https://t.co/6jXPjTRIsd pic.twitter.com/46uCfo05zu
— Crewe Alexandra (@crewealexfc) September 25, 2018
The top two teams from each group will qualify for the knock-out stage. However, that could change depending on various factors. And so, to explain the complicated rules may I suggest you click/tap here for clarification.
City’s EDS will face their third and final group game against Tranmere Rovers on Tuesday 30 October.
Could Manchester City FC win a double on the same night?
I think so!