League Cup 1st Round draw

[claretburns]

The draw for the 1st round of the League Cup has just been made this morning, the ties below:

Northern Section:

Tranmere vs Harrogate
Crewe vs Lincoln
Walsall vs Sheffield Wednesday
Rochdale vs Huddersfield
Preston vs Mansfield
Bolton vs Bradford
Blackburn vs Doncaster
Stoke vs Blackpool
Fleetwood vs Wigan
Grimsby vs Morecambe
Middlesbrough vs Shrewsbury
Derby vs Barrow
Scunthorpe vs Port Vale
Sunderland vs Hull
Burton vs Accrington
Salford vs Rotherham
Barnsley vs Nottingham Forest
Oldham vs Carlisle

Southern Section:
Bristol City vs Exeter
Plymouth vs QPR
Swindon vs Charlton
Forest Green vs Leyton Orient
MK Dons vs Coventry
Crawley vs Millwall
Stevenage vs Portsmouth
Peterborough vs Cheltenham
Brentford vs Wycombe
Northampton vs Cardiff
Luton vs Norwich
Birmingham vs Cambridge
Newport vs Swansea
Oxford vs AFC Wimbledon
Reading vs Colchester
Gillingham vs Southend
Ipswich vs Bristol Rovers

Southern section still being drawn, but a good tie for Barrow away at Derby, otherwise known as the Rooney Derby.

EDIT: Full Southern Section now added.

[claretburns]

Even with seeding now being removed, a good draw for Championship sides with the majority facing lower league opposition, only two all Championship ties which are:

Luton v Norwich
Barnsley v Nottingham Forest

[claretblue]

was hoping for Woevers away at Harrogate!

[ClaretTony]

When Leyton Orient were drawn out in the southern section, the presenter said it was a return to the competition for them after a two year absence. Not sure where on earth they got that from and it was good to learn from Merson that neither Barrow nor Harrogate had ever played in the league before. You would think they'd do some research.

[Wellsy1882]

Where are bournemouth and watford

[Grumps]

When Leyton Orient were drawn out in the southern section, the presenter said it was a return to the competition for them after a two year absence. Not sure where on earth they got that from and it was good to learn from Merson that neither Barrow nor Harrogate had ever played in the league before. You would think they'd do some research.

I didn't watch it, but if you want anything sensible, or even vaguely correct, don't watch Merson

[ClaretTony]

I didn't watch it, but if you want anything sensible, or even vaguely correct, don't watch Merson

It was the other bloke who commented on Leyton Orient but Merson who said the two newcomers hadn't played in the league before.

[fatboy47]

Let's hope Rovers can hang in for a tie against one of the big boys in the next round. Maybe ourselves or Leeds would be exciting for them.

[claretburns]

Where are bournemouth and watford

Teams who finish 19th and 18th in the previous Premier League season enter in round 2.

[gawthorpe_view]

Barrow would have had a decent following at Derby.

[ClaretTony]

Where are bournemouth and watford

Not included to ensure 32 clubs remain in round 3 for a straight knockout.

Round 1: 70 teams in 35 ties
Round 2: 35 winners plus Bournemouth & Watford plus 13 Premier League teams not in Europe, that's 50 in 25 ties
Round 3: 25 winners plus 7 Premier League teams in Europe

The obvious two to leave out are the two highest placed relegated teams from the Premier League.

A few years ago it worked out that they needed to get more out in the first round and the two teams promoted to the Football League had to play each other in a preliminary round tie. That was Crawley v Wimbledon.

[Aclaret]

Will any be on the telly ? And will Wigan still have a team by then ?

[turfytopper]

Rovers derby.

I dont see a problem in opening these games up to spectators......

[tiger76]

Will any be on the telly ? And will Wigan still have a team by then ?

I assume some will be televised, my best guess would be the following.

Northern section

Walsall v Sheffield Wednesday

Rochdale v Huddersfield Town (Rochdale had a good run in this comp last year)

Salford City v Rotherham United (almost a local derby)

Barnsley v Nottingham Forest

Southern section

Plymouth Argyle v Queens Park Rangers

MK Dons v Coventry City

Crawley Town v Millwall (Crawley dumped Norwich out at this stage last season, so they must stand a fair shout at SKY showing interest)

Stevenage v Portsmouth

Northampton Town v Cardiff City

Luton Town v Norwich City (newly relegated PL team will always be a draw)

Newport County v Swansea City (tasty Welsh derby)

I'd expect any TV games to come from that list, although they might show the Derby-Barrow tie, but as Barrow are away they probably won't bother, if they'd have been drawn at home I strongly suspect they would have attracted the cameras.

I'll be if any fans are allowed on these matches, but you never know.

[ClaretTony]

Isn’t the earliest date for fans from Government at the start of October? That would mean all of first four rounds of League Cup behind closed doors.

[dougcollins]

When Leyton Orient were drawn out in the southern section, the presenter said it was a return to the competition for them after a two year absence. Not sure where on earth they got that from and it was good to learn from Merson that neither Barrow nor Harrogate had ever played in the league before. You would think they'd do some research.

Stealing a wage.

I won't watch anything with that moron on it.

[timshorts]

Not included to ensure 32 clubs remain in round 3 for a straight knockout.

Round 1: 70 teams in 35 ties
Round 2: 35 winners plus Bournemouth & Watford plus 13 Premier League teams not in Europe, that's 50 in 25 ties
Round 3: 25 winners plus 7 Premier League teams in Europe

The obvious two to leave out are the two highest placed relegated teams from the Premier League.

A few years ago it worked out that they needed to get more out in the first round and the two teams promoted to the Football League had to play each other in a preliminary round tie. That was Crawley v Wimbledon.

I've been to one of those games. Bristol rovers v Boston United. Boston's first away competitive fixture as a league club.

[claretburns]

League Cup 1st round ties to take place over the weekend of Saturday 5th September.

No fans allowed, but read yesterday that from 6th tier down, National League North and South, that fans will now be allowed to attend.

[ClaretTony]

Televised games as follows:

Sat 5 Sep at 12:00 - Derby v Barrow
Sat 5 Sep at 2:15 - Walsall v Sheffield Wednesday
Sun 6 Sep at 12:00 - Brentford v Wycombe