A major change was introduced for the [[1985–86 Football League Trophy|1985–86 tournament]], with 8 three-team groups being set up in each of the two sections. Teams played one home and one away game and the group winners proceeded to the regional knockout stages.<ref>[http://www.statto.com/football/stats/england/football-league-trophy/1985-1986/results/n.r1-g1 1985–86 Northern 1st Rnd Group 1 results and table, with links to other groups/stages – statto.com]</ref> This format was tweaked the [[1986–87 Football League Trophy|following season]], with two teams qualifying from each group, resulting in an additional 'round of 16' knockout stage in each section.<ref>[http://www.statto.com/football/stats/england/football-league-trophy/1986-1987/results/s.r1 1986–87 Southern 1st Rnd results, with links to other stages – statto.com]</ref>
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