LOUGHBOROUGH, England (Interstat) — Fuad Smith scored in the ninth minute and Zyan Blake added a goal in the 64th minute as Nottingham U21 defeated Luton U21 2-0 on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, in a Premier League Cup match at Loughborough University Football Stadium.

Jack Jones and Christian Chigozie each recorded an assist for Nottingham, coming on as substitutes. David Modupe, a defender, also had an assist. Blake, a forward, and Smith, a midfielder, scored for the home side.

David Modupe was shown a yellow card in the 23rd minute.

Nottingham opens its group campaign with the win, while Luton begins with a loss. Nottingham next plays at Newcastle U21 on Sept. 3, then visits Peterborough U on Oct. 8. Later, Nottingham hosts Newcastle on Nov. 20 and Peterborough on Dec. 3. Luton hosts Peterborough U on Sept. 6, travels to Newcastle U21 on Oct. 8, hosts Nottingham on Oct. 29, visits Peterborough on Nov. 21 and hosts Newcastle on Dec. 6.