Sixteen Under-21 teams from Premier League clubs were also involved when the group stage of the annual competition, called the Papa Johns Trophy for sponsorship reasons, began.
Holders Rotherham United, who beat Sutton United 4-2 after extra time in a dramatic final at Wembley Stadium in 2021/22, are not defending their title because they have been promoted to the Championship since their triumph.
The Sporting News has the details on the results and latest fixtures following the quarterfinal draw. Keep checking back for the latest results on this page.
All fixtures kick off at 7 p.m. BST (2 p.m. ET) unless otherwise stated.
EFL Trophy quarterfinal draw
Bolton Wanderers vs. Portsmouth Bristol Rovers vs. Plymouth Argyle or AFC Wimbledon Lincoln City vs. Accrington Stanley Cheltenham Town vs. Salford City or Port Vale
Papa Johns Trophy quarterfinal dates
The quarterfinal matches are scheduled to take place during the week commencing January 9, 2023. Exact dates and kickoff times were yet to be confirmed after the draw was made on December 15.
