Following the Papa John's Trophy Round One draw, Group Stages have been confirmed ahead of the 2021/22 season.
The Round One draw took place live on Sky Sports, with former Sunderland and Queens Park Rangers defender Anton Ferdinand conducting the draw.
The 16 Invited U21 teams have been placed into their respective Northern and Southern section Groups, with the 48 EFL Clubs placed into pre-determined Groups, which are now confirmed as follows:
Northern Groups
Southern Groups
