Bromley U21 caused an upset by defeating Norwich City U21 2-1 in the English U21 League Cup on November 18, 2025. The non-league academy side secured a famous victory over their category one opponents at a windswept training ground. Bromley took a surprise two-goal lead in the first half, displaying tremendous work rate and tactical discipline. Norwich City U21, from a Premier League academy, dominated possession after the break and scored to make it a nervy finish, but Bromley's defense held firm under intense pressure. This result is a testament to the growing quality and competitiveness of academy football across all levels in England, as Bromley's youngsters knocked out a professional club's U21 side.