Reason for Tip

Southend look the stronger side in this matchup, with greater experience and attacking quality likely to make the difference. Wealdstone can be competitive at home, but their defensive record leaves them vulnerable. With Southend carrying more cutting edge, the visitors are well placed to take all three points.

Reason for Tip

Forest Green have been improving steadily and arrive with the form to trouble Morecambe, who have lacked consistency in recent weeks. The visitors have enough quality in the final third to make their dominance count, and if they stay organised defensively, they should be able to secure the win.

Reason for Tip

Both Macclesfield and Merthyr have been involved in high-scoring games, with strong attacking play matched by defensive lapses. Macclesfield’s forward line is reliable at home, but Merthyr carry enough threat on the counter to contribute. Goals look very likely at both ends, making over 2.5 the natural call.

Reason for Tip

Leeds’ attacking depth ensures they create chances wherever they play, and Port Vale’s defence will be severely tested. Vale themselves can contribute going forward at home, but keeping Leeds quiet looks unlikely. With the visitors’ high-tempo style and Vale’s willingness to push forward, a goal-heavy contest is expected.

Reason for Tip

Plymouth’s form at Home Park is a major strength, and they’ve been creating plenty of chances in front of their own fans. Cheltenham are struggling to find momentum and have looked weak defensively on their travels. With Plymouth’s attacking options and strong home record, they should secure the win.

Reason for Tip

Luton’s higher-level experience and physicality should prove too much for Barnet, who will find it hard to cope with the Hatters’ intensity. Luton tend to impose themselves early in games like this, and with superior firepower, they’re expected to claim a straightforward victory.

Reason for Tip

Huddersfield’s home form has been solid, and they have the ability to unsettle Newcastle with their pressing game. Newcastle are dangerous going forward but have looked shaky defensively in similar fixtures. With Huddersfield difficult to beat at the John Smith’s Stadium, the hosts look capable of edging this one.

Reason for Tip

Crystal Palace will bring quality in attack that Bromley will find difficult to contain, but the hosts usually raise their game in cup-style fixtures and should create opportunities of their own. With Palace expected to dominate possession and Bromley posing a counter threat, over 2.5 goals looks the right call.

Reason for Tip

Doncaster can be lively at home, and they’ll look to take the game to Everton, which should open up space at both ends. Everton’s attacking options are far superior and should see them score more than once, but Doncaster’s forward play means they may not be kept quiet either. Goals look the likely outcome here, with over 2.5 a strong angle.

Reason for Tip

Luton Town have produced a positive start to life in League One as The Hatters have collected four wins along with two defeats so far in the English third tier and Tuesday night’s hosts will head into this upcoming tie on the back of a 3-0 win away from home at Burton Albion on the weekend.

Luton Town had previously registered league wins against AFC Wimbledon, Peterborough United and Wigan Athletic respectively and although the hosts have not appeared in the EFL Trophy for some seven years, The Hatters have lost just once in their last nine ties overall.

Barnet seem to be slowly recovering from a disastrous start to this new domestic campaign as The Bees had previously lost their opening four matches on the trot; a 4-2 loss on penalties to Newport County in the EFL Cup was followed by defeats to Fleetwood Town, Bromley and Walsall.

However, Dean Brennan’s side have since registered wins against Swindon Town and Cheltenham Town in League Two so the visitors will be hoping they can continue their momentum on Tuesday night.

Team News: Luton Town will be without centre-backs Teden Mengi and Tom Holmes while midfielders Marvelous Nakamba and Shandon Baptiste are also ruled out.

Barnet expect to start with defensive trio Danny Collinge, Ollie Kensdale and Adam Senior  while striker Joe Hugill is pushing for a start up front.

Prediction: Luton Town win

Reason for Tip

Stockport County were dealt an exit from the EFL Cup but The Hatters will be hoping they can progress further in the EFL Trophy starting with this Northern Group A clash against Wolves U21 at Edgeley Park on Tuesday night, especially having picked up a point in a 1-1 draw away from home at Wigan Athletic on the weekend.

Stockport County have slipped to just one defeat so far in the new League One campaign while wins to date in the English third tier against the likes of Bolton Wanderers, Wycombe Wanderers and Burton Albion suggest Stockport will be hard to beat here.

Wolves U21 currently sit in 4th place in the Premier League 2 table and still remain unbeaten after the opening three games thanks to collecting two wins and a draw; wins against Lancashire clubs Burnley U21 and Blackburn Rovers U21.

However, Wolves U21 have struggled in the EFL Trophy in recent times as the west midlands club have lost four of their last five ties in this competition having slipped to defeats at the hands of Lincoln City, Derby County, Wrexham and Salford City.

Team News: Stockport County’s Malik Mothersille is expected to get more playing minutes under his belt in this cup-tie while second-choice keeper Ben Hinchliffe looks set to start between the sticks.

Wolves U21 still remain without 19 year-old striker Leon Chiwome with a serious knee injury.

Prediction: Stockport County win

Reason for Tip

Doncaster Rovers are flying high in the League One table as the hosts occupy 5th place in the English third tier ahead of this midweek EFL Trophy cup-tie with Everton U21’s and having recorded a 1-0 home win against Rotherham United on the weekend, Grant McCann’s side will be confident that they can produce a positive start in the Northern Group C.

Doncaster Rovers have suffered just one loss in their last 24 matches in all competitions and the hosts have produced an encouraging start to this new season as Rovers have racked up four wins within their opening six games in the league with victories gained over Exeter City, Mansfield Town, Port Vale and Rotherham United.

Everton U21 currently sit in 19th place in the Premier League 2 table after suffering a 2-1 loss away from home at Norwich City U21 and having registered just two wins in their last seven matches overall, The Toffees could find themselves up against it on Tuesday night.

On the EFL Trophy front, Everton U21 have also lost five of their last seven ties in this competition as well as losing their last two away ties on the trot to Stockport County and Accrington Stanley.

Team News: Doncaster Rovers may turn to Brandon Hanlan up front while Joe Sbarra is expected to fill the number 10 role. Charlie Crew and Ben Close are set to join Sbarra in midfield.

Everton U21 are likely to field George Pickford in goal while forwards Braiden Graham and  George Morgan are expected to start up front.

Prediction: Doncaster Rovers win

Reason for Tip

The hosts Braintree Town have been involved in seven matches resulting in over 1.5 match goals within their previous nine matches, meanwhile the visitors Tamworth have been involved in five matches resulting in over 1.5 match goals within their previous five matches.

Reason for Tip

The hosts Eastleigh have managed to win three of their previous four matches, meanwhile the visitors Scunthorpe have won once within their previous three matches. Within the two previous head-to-head matches, Eastleigh have won both matches. 

Reason for Tip

The hosts Solihull Moors have been involved in two matches resulting in over 2.5 match goals within their previous three matches, meanwhile the visitors Yeovil have been involved in three matches resulting in over 2.5 match goals within their previous four matches. Within the previous three head-to-head meetings, two matches have resulted in three or more goals.

Reason for Tip

Tough match to call as neither side come in-to the match in good form, but if either side are to win we fancy it to be the hosts Worthing. Within the previous four head-to-head matches, the hosts Worthing have won all four.

Reason for Tip

The hosts Dover have only managed to win once in their previous three matches, losing to Maidenhead and Torquay respectively. In the previous four head-to-head matches the visitors Dag & Red are unbeaten, managing to win all four matches.