Football News Update: EFL Cup First Round Draw Revealed
The draw for the first round of the EFL Cup, England’s secondary domestic cup competition, has been completed, setting up some intriguing matchups for football fans to look forward to.
The standout tie of the round sees Sheffield United, recently relegated from the Premier League, take on Wrexham, who are preparing for their first season in League One after earning promotion from the National League. These two teams met in a thrilling FA Cup encounter earlier this year, with the match ending in a 3-3 draw before Sheffield United prevailed 3-1 in the replay at Bramall Lane.
Another highly anticipated clash pits Leeds United against Middlesbrough at Elland Road, while Hull City and Sheffield Wednesday will renew their rivalry at the MKM Stadium. In an all-Championship encounter, Preston North End will host Sunderland, and Coventry City will travel to Ashton Gate to face Bristol City.
“Newly promoted sides Chesterfield and Bromley will face off against Derby County and AFC Wimbledon, respectively, in what promises to be an exciting start to their EFL campaigns.”
The 35 matches in the first round of the EFL Cup are scheduled to be played during the week commencing August 12. Football fans can look forward to a thrilling start to the domestic cup competition as teams from the Premier League, Championship, League One, and League Two battle it out for a place in the second round.
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