Peterborough United to host League Two opposition in first round of the Carabao Cup

Peterborough United will host League Two side Cheltenham Town in the first round of the Carabao Cup.

Cheltenham were knocked out of the League Two play-offs at the semi-final stage by Northampton Town last season despite winning the first leg 2-0 away from home.

Action from the last Posh v Cheltenham game in 2009.placeholder image
Action from the last Posh v Cheltenham game in 2009.

Posh have never played Cheltenham in the League Cup, but did knock them out of the FA Cup 3-1 after extra time in a first round replay at Whaddon Road in 1996. Cheltenham were a non-league club then and drew 0-0 at London Road.

Posh last hosted Cheltenham in a League One game on Good Friday 2009 which finished 1-1.

Cheltenham recently signed former Posh left-back Lewis Freestone.

The tie will take place on Saturday, September 5, providing neither club is affected by international call-ups.

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