Source: Team_Talk
Crawley and Dons in cup face-off
Crawley Town will host AFC Wimbledon in a Carling Cup preliminary round tie next month, with holders Birmingham given a bye to the third round.[LNB] Following a draw to determine home advantage, the Football League's two newest clubs will meet at Crawley's Broadfield Stadium on Friday, July 29 for a place in the first-round proper.[LNB]The preliminary round is necessary as holders Birmingham were relegated, but due to their Europa League commitments will not compete in the competition until round three.[LNB]The Carling Cup therefore requires one club fewer in the first round, so the two clubs placed lowest in the domestic league system last season will meet in a one-off game.[LNB]The draw for the first round takes place at 10am on Thursday.
