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Peterborough United have won the Vertu Trophy in both of the last two years and have three titles altogether

Vertu Trophy holders Peterborough United have been drawn with Aston Villa U21s, Leyton Orient and Crawley Town in the group stage as they look to claim the cup for the third year in a row and become the first ever four-time winners.

Darren Ferguson's side defeated Wrexham on penalties in last season's semi-final before springing a shock to beat runaway League One champions Birmingham City 2-0 at Wembley.

Posh are currently tied with Bristol City as the most successful teams in the tournament's history with three wins each.

Cardiff City are back in the competition for the first time since 2004 following their relegation from the Championship.

They face an all-Wales tie against Newport County, as well as Exeter City and Arsenal U21s.

Luton Town's consecutive relegations back down to League One from the Championship mean they also compete in the Vertu Trophy after a six-year absence.

The 2008-09 winners will...