2014–15 Under-21 Premier League Cup

There were six fewer participants than the previous season. The eight clubs that chose not to re-enter were Arsenal, Chelsea, Crystal Palace, Coventry City, Notts County, Bristol Rovers, Exeter City and Torquay United. The two clubs entering the competition for the first time were Charlton Athletic and Ipswich Town. Category 1 Category 2 Category 3 == Matches ==

First qualifying round This round commences the week beginning 15 September 2014. The round was contested by 10 of the 11 clubs with Category 3 rated academies, with another, Doncaster Rovers, receiving a bye to the Second Qualifying Round. Northern Section Southern Section † – After extra time Second qualifying round This round commences the week beginning 6 October 2014. The round was contested by Doncaster Rovers, who received a bye to this round, the five First Qualifying Round winners, and 20 of the 22 clubs with Category 2 rated academies - the other two, Crewe Alexandra and Queens Park Rangers, received a bye to the Round of 32. Northern Section Southern Section † – After extra time Round of 32 This round begins the week beginning 24 November 2014. The nineteen Category 1 sides were joined in this round by the twelve teams progressing from the Second Qualifying round. Blackburn Rovers drew a bye to the Round of 16. Northern Section Southern Section † – After extra time. Round of 16 † – After extra time. Quarter-finals † – After extra time. Semi-finals † – After extra time. Final First leg {{football box ---- Second leg {{football box ==See also==