EPL Cup (Group Stage)
EPL Group & Cup Format
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The EPL Group Stage consists of 3 groups of 6 teams, with 2 teams from each division in every group.
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Group results decide qualification for the knockout competitions:
- EPL Martin James Cup
- EPL League Cup
- EPL Wooden Spoon Final
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Qualification Breakdown
EPL Martin James Cup (8 teams)
- The top 2 teams from each group (6 teams total)
- Plus the next 2 highest-placed teams overall on points, regardless of group
EPL League Cup (8 teams)
- The next 8 highest-ranked teams on points who did not qualify for the Martin James Cup
EPL Wooden Spoon Final
- The bottom 2 teams overall on points
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Knockout Seeding – Martin James Cup & EPL Cup
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Qualified teams are ranked 1 – 8 based on overall points.
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Final seeding determines the Quarter Final draw as follows:
- 1st vs 8th (QF1)
- 4th vs 5th (QF2)
- 3rd vs 6th (QF3)
- 2nd vs 7th (QF4)
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Quarter Final losers move into the EPL Plate Quarter Finals, which will be a random draw.
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All Semi Finals across every competition will be played at a neutral venue.