Cobblers to take on Chelsea youngsters in EFL Trophy

The Cobblers will take on Chelsea Under-21s in the group stages of this season's EFL Trophy.

By Jeremy Casey

Published 22nd Jun 2023, 11:55 BST

Updated 22nd Jun 2023, 11:55 BST

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Town had already been placed in the Southern Section Group F alongside Milton Keynes Dons and Oxford United.

And the Blues youngsters were added to the mix when the remainder of the draw was made live on Sky Sports News on Thursday morning.

The Cobblers will have two home games in the competition, with one against Dons or Oxford and the other against the Stamford Bridge youngsters.

The Cobblers will host Chelsea Under-21s in this season's EFL Trophy

The group fixture dates and venues will be announced in due course.

It has been a busy day of fixture reveals for the Cobblers, with the Sky Bet League One schedule being released at 9am, and the Carabao Cup first round draw to follow at 2.30pm.

That draw is also being beamed live on Sky Sports News.

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