Stoke City and Birmingham City played out a goalless draw in Group H at Leek Town, meaing both have a chance of qualifying for the knockout stages of the Premier League Cup.
The Potters' best effort came ten minutes before the break when Eddy Lecygne's 25-yard free-kick was saved by Jake Weaver, while at the other end Wes McDonald was denied by Harry Isted.
Stoke are second, five points behind Reading, whom they host in their final group match on 25 February.
See: Premier League Cup tables
Birmingham are a point behind Stoke but with two matches to play.
📝 REPORT | #SCFC U23s play out a goalles home draw with @BCFC in the Premier League Cup ⬇️https://t.co/SJLD1gSanD
— Stoke City FC (@stokecity) February 10, 2017
The top two teams in each group progress to the next round.
See: Premier League Cup explained
Blues Under-23s in gritty stalemate
— Birmingham City FC (@BCFC) February 11, 2017
📝 https://t.co/FZ0NicIBMu #BCFC pic.twitter.com/sZbv6XOizf
Stoke are back in Premier League 2 action on Wednesday against Wolverhampton Wanderers, while Birmingham host Sheffield United in their next Premier League Cup tie on 20 February.
