Peterborough United learn EFL Cup second round opponents

Peterborough United will face Watford in the second round of the EFL Cup.

Posh were rewarded for their 1-0 win over Bristol Rovers at the weekend with a tie away at Championship opposition.

Former Peterborough United captain Hector Kyprianou. Photo: David Lowndes.placeholder image
Former Peterborough United captain Hector Kyprianou. Photo: David Lowndes.

The Hornets beat League Two side Crawley Town to progress.

The match will take on the week commencing August 24 and will revert to the usual midweek slot.

The match will take place between Posh’s home game against Mansfield and the trip to Blackpool.

Former Posh captain Hector Kyprianou is entering his second season with the club after leasing Posh on a free transfer last summer.

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