2022–23 Premier League Cup
The 2022–23 Premier League Cup was the ninth edition of the competition. The defending champions were West Bromwich Albion, who defeated Wolverhampton Wanderers on penalties in the previous final. This season saw the return of a Under-21 age limit, reduced from Under-23 the previous season, with clubs permitted to use five over-age outfield players and an over-age goalkeeper in order to help with the transition.
Participants
32 participated in the competition this season, 4 fewer than the previous season. Mansfield Town, Salford City, and Stevenage did not return from last years competition only playing once, Oxford United, Plymouth Argyle, West Ham United, Wigan Athletic left after 3, 3, 2, and 2 consecutive seasons respectively, Southend United did not return after 6 straight seasons in the competition, Norwich City didn't return after playing last year, and Exeter City and Leeds United did not return after 4 consecutive seasons in the competition.6 teams returned to the competition this season. Brentford returned after last playing 2015-2016, Brighton & Hove Albion and Cardiff City returned since 2017-2018, Bristol City returning since 2018-2019, Aston Villa, Crystal Palace, and Hull City returned after missing last season's competition. There are no new teams joining the competition this year.
Category 1
- Arsenal
- Aston Villa
- Blackburn Rovers
- Brighton & Hove Albion
- Crystal Palace
- Derby County
- Everton
- Fulham
- Middlesbrough
- Newcastle United
- Nottingham Forest
- Southampton
- Stoke City
- Sunderland
- West Bromwich Albion
- Wolverhampton Wanderers
Category 2
- Birmingham City
- Burnley
- Bristol City
- Cardiff City
- Charlton Athletic
- Colchester United
- Hull City
- Peterborough United
- Queens Park Rangers
- Reading
- Sheffield United
- Swansea City
- Watford