2015–16 Under-21 Premier League Cup

There was three more participants than the previous competition. Aston Villa, and Manchester City, did not play this year after 2 years in the competition. Meanwhile Chelsea, Exeter City returned after last year's absence. Brentford, Liverpool and Southend United entered the competition for the very first time. Category 1 Category 2 Category 3 ==Matches==

First qualifying round This round commences the week beginning 14 September 2015. Peterborough United received a bye. Northern Section Southern Section † – After extra time Second qualifying round This round commences the week beginning 5 October 2015. Leeds United were awarded a bye. Northern Section Southern Section † – After extra time Round of 32 This round begins the week beginning 9 November 2015. The Category 1 sides were joined in this round by the teams progressing from the Second Qualifying round. Northern Section Southern Section † – After extra time. Round of 16 This round begins the week beginning 21 December 2015. † – After extra time. Quarter-finals † – After extra time. Semi-finals † – After extra time. Final First leg ---- Second leg ==See also==