LATEST NEWS: Peterborough United to play Saints in Checkatrade

By The Newsroom

Published 12th Jul 2017, 16:53 GMT

Updated 12th Sep 2017, 11:39 GMT

Southampton Under 21 will provide Premier League opposition for Peterborough United in the 2017-18 Checkatrade Trophy.

The Saints were today (July 12) drawn in a group alongside Posh, Cambridge United and Northampton Town.

Action from a 4-4 between Posh and Southampton in a League One fixture in 2011.

placeholder image — Action from a 4-4 between Posh and Southampton in a League One fixture in 2011.

Posh last played Southampton in a competitive game in the Championship in 2012 when the visitors won 3-1 at London Road.

The dates for the ties have yet to be announced.

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