"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."
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.
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