The EFL Trophy continues on Tuesday, with four games that could act as a showcase for some of the stars of tomorrow.

Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United's youngsters are all in action but might be in for tough evenings against experienced opponents.

They take on Northampton, Barnsley and Bolton, all of whom are backed to win in our treble for Tuesday's games.

EFL Trophy midweek accumulator 

Northampton to win and both teams to score @ 11/5 
Barnsley to win @ 11/20
Bolton and over 3.5 goals @ 6/4

Accumulator pays 11/1

Prices correct at the time of publication and subject to fluctuation.

Northampton v Chelsea U21 Information

• Where is Northampton v Chelsea U21? Sixfields Stadium, Northampton
• When is Northampton v Chelsea U21? 19:00, Tuesday 26th September
• What are the odds for Northampton v Chelsea U21? Northampton 17/20, Draw 11/4, Chelsea 23/10

Northampton v Chelsea U21 prediction

Northampton to win and both teams to score @ 11/5 

Both Northampton and Chelsea U21 began their Southern Group F campaigns with defeats. The Cobblers lost 3-1 at home to Oxford, while the Blues went down 4-1 at MK Dons.

Northampton head into the game on the back of a run of four straight defeats in all competitions and, with a trip to promotion-chasing Exeter on Saturday, may look at this game to build momentum.

Chelsea U21 reached the Round of 16 of this competition last term and after a slow start to the season, arrive on the back of a 2-1 Premier League 2 win at Manchester City.

The Blues' youngsters are talented, but there are always questions as to whether the under-21 sides can transfer their form in youth football into an environment requiring them to take on experienced pros who know the game inside and out.

After being outdone half an hour down the M1 in Milton Keynes, a similar story could be repeated on Tuesday.

Barnsley v Manchester City U21 Information

• Where is Barnsley v Manchester City U21? Oakwell, Barnsley 
• When is Barnsley v Manchester City U21? 19:30, Tuesday 26th September
• What are the odds for Barnsley v Manchester City U21? Barnsley 11/20, Draw 3/1, Napoli 7/2 

Barnsley v Manchester City U21 prediction

Barnsley to win @ 11/20

Barnsley may still be smarting from last season's Round of 32 exit to Port Vale and this month's 2-0 win over Grimsby has set them up for another run at the knockout stages.

They host Manchester City U21s who lost 2-1 to Chelsea in their last game, but themselves got the better of the Mariners in their previous outing in this competition, triumphing on penalties.

Grimsby being a League Two side already hints that third tier Barnsley should have too much for the City youngsters.

The Tykes come into the game on the back of five wins from their last six in all competitions, the odd one out being a 3-2 home defeat to promotion rivals Portsmouth.

Neill Collins' side can carry that momentum into this Northern Group F game and seem well set to grab a victory that would likely seal their progress to the knockout stage.

Bolton v Man Utd U21 Information

• Where is Bolton v Man Utd U21? Toughsheet Community Stadium, Bolton
• When is Bolton v Man Utd U21? 19:45, Tuesday 26th September
• What are the odds for Bolton v Man Utd U21? Bolton 2/9, Draw 5/1, Man Utd U21 7/1

Bolton v Man Utd U21 prediction

Bolton and over 3.5 goals @ 6/4

Unbeaten at home this season, Bolton are short odds to beat Northern Group E rivals Man Utd U21 on their own patch on Tuesday.

The Trotters won this competition last term, beating Plymouth 4-0 at Wembley and are one of the sides who clearly take this competition seriously.

Their run included a 4-0 home win over Tuesday's opponents in the Round of 16, albeit that game was 0-0 at the break and two of their goals came in second half stoppage time.

Bolton are understandably the favourites and it could be a fun game, with United's U21s' last three Premier League 2 games featuring a win, loss and draw and totalling 27 goals.

Travis Binnion's side began their EFL Trophy campaign with a penalty shootout win at Stockport and have some familiar faces, with Shola Shoretire having previously played for the first team.

However, Bolton, who opened their EFL Trophy defence with a 3-0 win over Salford, are a serious outfit and should get the best of an entertaining game. 

EFL Trophy midweek accumulator

Northampton to win and both teams to score @ 11/5 
Barnsley to win @ 11/20
Bolton and over 3.5 goals @ 6/4

Accumulator pays 11/1

Prices correct at the time of publication and subject to fluctuation