2021–22 EFL Trophy
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The 2021–22 EFL Trophy, known as the Papa Johns Trophy for sponsorship reasons, the 41st season in the history of the competition, was a knock-out tournament for clubs in EFL League One and League Two, the third and fourth tiers of the English football league system, as well as the "Academy teams" of 16 Premier League clubs with Category One status.[1]
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Papa John's Trophy | |
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Tournament details | |
Country | England Wales |
Teams | 64 |
Final positions | |
Champions | Rotherham United (2nd title) |
Runner-up | Sutton United |
Tournament statistics | |
Top goal scorer(s) | Cameron Archer (6 goals) |
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Rotherham United won the title after beating Sutton United 4–2 after extra time in the final on 3 April 2022. Sunderland were the defending champions, but they were knocked out in the Second Round by Oldham Athletic.