Cobblers could face derby date in Capital One Cup

Northampton have not been seeded for the first round of the league cup, the draw for which takes place on Monday June 17 at 9.30am.

They have also been placed in the south section, meaning they could meet Harry Redknapp’s Rangers at the first hurdle.

Also seeded in that section are beaten Championship play-off finalists Watford and Yeovil Town, who are managed by former Sixfields boss Gary Johnson.

Peterborough United have also been seeded, meaning Northampton could face a derby date against their local rivals.

Last season Town beat Cardiff City in the first round of the competition before losing to Wolverhampton Wanderers in round two.

Capital One Cup first-round draw, south section: Seeded teams: AFC Bournemouth, Birmingham City, Brentford, Brighton and Hove Albion, Bristol City, Charlton Athletic, Crawley Town, Ipswich Town, Leicester City, Leyton Orient, Millwall, Milton Keynes Dons, Peterborough United, Queens Park Rangers, Swindon Town, Watford, Yeovil Town

Non-seeded teams: AFC Wimbledon, Bristol Rovers, Cheltenham Town, Colchester United, Coventry City, Dagenham and Redbridge, Exeter City, Gillingham, Newport County, Northampton Town, Oxford United, Plymouth Argyle, Portsmouth, Southend United, Stevenage, Torquay United, Wycombe Wanderers