Aston Villa Under-21s visit Crewe Alexandra in the EFL Trophy on Tuesday 22 September, with kick-off at 7pm BST and live UK coverage on Sky Sports+.
The Northern Group B fixture takes place at Mornflake Stadium, giving Villa supporters an opportunity to watch the academy side during the senior men’s international break.
Sky Sports’ broadcast schedule confirms the match will be available live on its Sky Sports+ service.
Crewe vs Aston Villa U21s: TV channel and live stream
Supporters in the UK can watch Crewe vs Aston Villa U21s on Sky Sports+.
A live stream is also available through the Sky Sports app for viewers with the appropriate subscription. Select the match from the available live events.
The key details are:
- Fixture: Crewe Alexandra vs Aston Villa U21s
- Competition: EFL Trophy, Northern Group B
- Date: Tuesday 22 September 2026
- Kick-off: 7pm BST
- Venue: Mornflake Stadium
- UK coverage: Sky Sports+
- Live stream: Sky Sports app with an eligible subscription
Sky’s match centre also lists the kick-off time, venue and group standings.
Aston Villa youngsters seek first points
Villa opened their EFL Trophy campaign with a 3-2 defeat at Wigan Athletic, leaving them looking for their first points when they travel to Crewe.
The competition provides a different challenge from academy league football, putting Villa’s young players against senior EFL opposition.
Supporters can follow their development, alongside youth-team news and loan performances, through our Aston Villa academy hub.
Crewe enter the fixture after a 1-1 league draw against Shrewsbury Town on Saturday. Their recent results include further draws against Walsall, York City and Colchester United, according to Sky’s Crewe results listing.
For Villa, the immediate task is turning another test against senior opposition into points.
While the academy side remain in competitive action, Emery’s men next play in the Premier League against Brentford on 10 October. Our Villa first-team return guide contains the date, kick-off time and broadcast details for that fixture.
