Peterborough United will learn their EFL Cup Round Two opponents on Monday, August 10, with the draw set to take place live on Sky Sports at around 7:20pm. The Posh, who finished 18th in League One last season with 53 points (15W-8D-23L), will be ball number 16 in the draw, marking only their third appearance in the second round in the last decade.
What happened in the first round?
Cambridge United, Posh’s local rivals, advanced to the second round after a 2-1 victory over Barnet. Meanwhile, Northampton Town were knocked out by Leicester City. West Bromwich Albion, inspired by Jimmy-Jay Morgan’s brace, secured a 4-1 win over Rotherham United.
Potential opponents for Peterborough United
The Southern Section of the draw includes Premier League giants such as Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, and West Ham United, as well as Championship sides like Fulham, Brentford, and Southampton. Millwall and Cambridge United are also in the mix, offering a potential local derby for the Posh.
What comes next?
The second round of the EFL Cup will feature the eleven Premier League sides not competing in European competitions this season. Posh fans will be eager to see if their team can secure a tie against top-flight opposition, providing a chance to test themselves against higher-level competition.
With the new League One season yet to begin, Peterborough United will look to build momentum in the cup ahead of their league campaign. Last season, they scored 64 goals and conceded 68, finishing 50 points behind leaders Lincoln City.
