Birmingham City Faces Shrewsbury Town in EFL Trophy

Birmingham City is set to face Shrewsbury Town in the Bristol Street Motors Trophy, needing a win to strengthen their position in the group. With over 3,000 fans traveling to support the team, Birmingham hopes to replicate their earlier 2-0 victory over Shrewsbury in a friendly. Meanwhile, Cheltenham Town will host Reading, with the latter having already won their opener in the competition. Cheltenham's boss is cautious about player fitness, opting to rest some key players until their league match on Saturday. Shrewsbury Town, struggling near the League One bottom, also faces absences due to international call-ups, but management remains optimistic about their chances in the Trophy. Both teams are looking to build momentum with a mix of first-team players and youth in their respective matches.