Peterborough United to play local rivals, Premier League side and fellow League One side in EFL Trophy

Peterborough United have again been paired with neighbours Cambridge United in the group stages of the EFL Trophy.
Ricky-Jade Jones celebrates his goal for Posh against Cambridge United last season.Ricky-Jade Jones celebrates his goal for Posh against Cambridge United last season.
Ricky-Jade Jones celebrates his goal for Posh against Cambridge United last season.

Posh beat Cambridge 2-1 at the Weston Homes Stadium in the competition last season thanks to goals from Ricky-Jade Jones and Joe Ward so can expect to play away this time around.

Premier League Fulham’s under 21 side and League One rivals Burton Albion will also be in the same group as Posh and Cambridge.

The first games will take place on either September 8 or 9.