Southend will play host to League One rivals Cheltenham in the first round of the Carling Cup in a repeat of last year's draw.The Robins will be hoping for a better display than that of 12 months ago, when they slumped out of the tournament with a 4-1 defeat at Roots Hall.

The sides also drew both league encounters last term, while the Shrimpers beat Watford 2-0 in round two before slipping to a 2-1 defeat at Blackpool in the next round.

The tie will be played during the week commencing August 11.

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