EFL Trophy 2019/20

[Colesman Ballz]

Let's hope for a home draw, in terms of attendance Pompey would probably offer the biggest draw. Just hope we don't get drawn away to that little patch of South Humberside masquerading as Blackpool !

 

[Oldsmobile-88]

Scunthorpe and Stevenage through and in the draw along with us, Portsmouth, Salford, Newport and Leicester U21s and Accrington Stanley.

Awful midweek trips there except for Newport.
Hoping for a home draw again.

 

[Ashford Grecian]

Surely this is South and North split until the final??

 

[Oldsmobile-88]

Surely this is South and North split until the final??

Not regionalised from now on.

 

[Martin Lawrence]

Not regionalised from now on.

Fingers crossed we dont have to travel to Accrington then!

 

[Grecian Piglet]

If Portsmouth dont make it to the final, it will probably be the lowest ever attendance for the final looking at the other teams left. Couldn't see us taking too many either if we make it.

 

[Colesman Ballz]

Fingers crossed we dont have to travel to Accrington then!

Or "Subbuteo/Class of 92" FC !

 

[RedPaul]

If Portsmouth dont make it to the final, it will probably be the lowest ever attendance for the final looking at the other teams left. Couldn't see us taking too many either if we make it.

The EFL will be having kittens about a Salford v Stevenage final. They could hold that at Wembley FC and not fill it, let alone Wembley.

On the other hand a day-out for little but well-respected Exeter against mahoosive Pompey might attract 50k.

 

[richard_portland]

Looking for a home tie, preferably against Stevenage or one of the other league two teams. Pompey I would rather avoid. Leicester u21 are the mystery option, not sure if they would be strong or weak opponents?

Also as the trophy gets to this stage sides might start taking it more seriously. Especially any sides not expecting to go up or down, winning a trophy with a bit of prize money could be seen as attractive. Salford, not having been in it before may see it as less tinpot.

As for any final crowd, Leicester u21's could be the nightmare for Wembley. Would many Leicester fans be interested in supporting the team?

 

[Oldsmobile-88]

Fancy us against anyone at home..Both Oxford & Ipswich fielded strong teams.

Away is slightly more tricky but the Grecians have a good away record this season with just a few mishaps.