EFL Cup: Wolves to face Blackpool

Wolves will face Blackpool at Molineux in the EFL Cup second round.

Gary O’Neil's men will take on the League One side the week commencing 28th August – sandwiched in between the away Premier League matches with Everton and Crystal Palace.

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Blackpool beat Derby County 2-0 at Pride Park in the first round thanks to a Jake Beesley double.

Wolves reached the quarter-finals of the competition last season, following wins against Preston North End, Leeds United and Gillingham.

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