Exiles to face Arsenal youngsters in EFL Trophy
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Newport County will take on Arsenal Under-21s in the 2025-26 EFL Trophy.
The Exiles were drawn alongside Cardiff City and Exeter City in Southern Group A of the competition on Wednesday.
Sixteen invited under-21 teams from Premier League clubs were added to the groups on Thursday, with the young Gunners now in alongside Newport.
The competition will begin in September, with the top two sides from each group progressing to the knockout stages.