Long-time champions Portsmouth learn two of their EFL Trophy opponents
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And now they know two of their opposition in the Southern Group stage for the 2020-21 competition.
It has today been announced Kenny Jackett’s side will face Colchester and Southend in Group A.
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Hide AdThe final opponent will be unveiled on Tuesday at 1.30pm, when there will be a live draw on talkSPORT 2.
That will an under-23 team from either Arsenal, Brighton, Chelsea, Fulham, Norwich, Southampton, West Brom and West Ham.
The opening group match of the EFL Trophy will take place on September 8/9.
The competition will no longer be referred to as the Leasing.com Trophy, having pulled out of their sponsorship following one season.
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Hide AdMeanwhile, Pompey are still waiting to learn when their 2019-20 final against Salford will take place, following its April cancellation during the coronavirus crisis.
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