Cambridge United secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion U21 in the English Football League Trophy on November 6, 2025. The match, which kicked off at 3:00 AM GMT, saw the League Two side edge past their Premier League academy opponents in a tightly contested group stage fixture. The decisive moment came in the second half when Cambridge United found the breakthrough, a goal that proved enough to claim all three points. The result provided a valuable boost for Cambridge's hopes of advancing in the competition, while Brighton's young side showed resilience but ultimately fell short in their search for an equalizer. The win demonstrated the competitive nature of the EFL Trophy, where senior Football League clubs often face a stern test from talented development squads.