Huddersfield thrashed Newcastle Under-21s 6-2 with Joe Taylor scoring twice. Crewe responded to league setbacks by routing Chesterfield 7-1, Emre Tezgel netting a hat-trick including two goals inside six minutes. Stevenage continued a strong League One start with a 5-1 victory at AFC Wimbledon, Gassan Ahadme scoring twice. Crystal Palace Under-21s drew 3-3 with Bromley thanks to Zach Marsh but lost 4-3 on penalties. Leyton Orient beat holders Peterborough 3-1 despite playing with 10 men. Plymouth, Swindon, Luton, Gillingham and Port Vale also recorded notable wins across the ties.
"Image source, PA Media Huddersfield, Crewe and Stevenage all recorded huge wins as the Vertu Trophy continued with 20 ties on a busy night. Seven Premier League under-21s sides were in action against League One and Two opposition, but Crystal Palace were the only side to avoid defeat inside 90 minutes. Zach Marsh's late goal - his second - earned the young Eagles a 3-3 draw with Bromley, who are unbeaten in League Two, before Bromley won 4-3 on penalties."
"Huddersfield handed Newcastle's youngsters a lesson in a 6-2 home win, with striker Joe Taylor scoring twice for Lee Grant's side. Crewe have lost back-to-back games in League Two after a superb start but responded in emphatic fashion, thrashing Chesterfield 7-1 at Mornflake Stadium, with Stoke loanee Emre Tezgel scoring a hat-trick, including two in the first six minutes. Stevenage have won five of their first six games in League One and continued their brilliant start with a 5-1 win at AFC Wimbledon."
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