Draw details, ball numbers and semi-final dates confirmed for Vertu Trophy
Cobblers will discover their Vertu Trophy semi-final opponents when the draw takes place on Thursday afternoon.
With the competition no longer regionalised, Northampton will be paired against one of Doncaster Rovers, Stockport County, Luton Town or Plymouth Argyle. Luton and Plymouth still have to face each other later this month (February 24th) following Swindon’s removal from the competition for two FA rule breaches.
The semi-final draw will be live on Sky Sports News on Thursday (February 12th) at 2.30pm, with Jamie Weir hosting alongside former Reading captain and Leyton Orient midfielder Jobi McAnuff and ex-Derby and Hull defender Curtis Davies.
Cobblers are ball number two, and the ties to decide who makes it to Wembley will be held in the week commencing Monday, March 2nd. That means Kevin Nolan’s side are likely to play on six successive Tuesdays from January 27th through to March 3rd.
The full ball numbers for Thursday’s draw are below. Due to the fact the tie between Luton and Plymouth is yet to take place, both teams will be represented by one ball number for the draw, with the winner of the tie taking their place against the drawn opponent for that semi-final.
- Doncaster Rovers
- Northampton Town
- Stockport County
- Luton Town or Plymouth Argyle