Peterborough United got their EFL Trophy campaign back on track with a 4-2 victory over Aston Villa's Under-21 side on October 1, 2025. After an opening defeat, Posh responded in style at London Road with a high-scoring win. In an open game, Peterborough's attacking quality shone through as they scored four times, with Villa U21's youngsters contributing to an entertaining match with two goals of their own. The result revived Peterborough's chances of qualifying from the group, while it left Villa U21 with a difficult task to advance after suffering a second defeat.