The 2023 EFL Trophy, known as the Papa Johns Trophy for sponsorship reasons, the 40th season in the history of the competition, is 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. Route to the final Plymouth Argyle </onlyinclude> Bolton Wanderers </onlyinclude> Match References 2023 Events at Wembley Stadium 2023 Trophy Final EFL Trophy Final Efl Trophy Final 2023 Football League Trophy Final 2023 Football League Trophy Final 2023