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Albion to face Shakers test

16 Jun 2009 - 10:09:51

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West Brom have been drawn against Bury in the first round of the Carling Cup just one month after their relegation from the Premier League was confirmed.

Newcastle United and Middlesbrough, who were also relegated to the Championship last month, have received byes into the second round.

Meanwhile Burton Albion, promoted from the Blue Square Premier League, have been handed a tough draw at Reading to new boss Paul Peschisolido's delight.

"It's a fantastic draw and I'm so pleased for the players," he said.

"To get a draw like this is wonderful for the club and the players and it is a chance for someone to make a name for themselves."

The draw for the first round of the Carling Cup is:

Accrington Stanley v Walsall
Huddersfield v Stockport
Rotherham v Derby
Tranmere v Grimsby
Sheff Weds v Rochdale
Bury v West Brom
Notts County v Doncaster
Lincoln v Barnsley
Scunthorpe v Chesterfield
Coventry v Hartlepool
Darlington v Leeds
Preston v Morecambe
Crewe v Blackpool
Carlisle v Oldham
Nottm Forest v Bradford
Macclesfield v Leicester
Sheff Utd v Port Vale
Cardiff v Dag & Red
Wycombe v Peterborough
Southampton v Northampton
Barnet v Watford
Hereford v Charlton
Bristol Rovers v Aldershot
Millwall v Bournemouth
Gillingham v Plymouth
Colchester v Leyton Orient
Reading v Burton Albion
Exeter v QPR
Cheltenham v Southend
Brentford v Bristol City
Yeovil v Norwich
Crystal Palace v Torquay
MK Dons v Swindon
Swansea v Brighton
Shrewsbury v Ipswich

The ties are scheduled to be played in the week commencing 10 August.