Town Draw AFC Wimbledon Away in Carabao Cup - Ipswich Town News
Town have drawn AFC Wimbledon away in round two of the Carabao Cup.
The teams met last season in round three of the FA Cup, the Blues winning 3-1 at Plough Lane, via a Josh Davison own goal, Axel Tuanzebe‘s first goal for the club and a Jack Taylor effort in the final minute. Jake Reeves netted a penalty for the Dons, while Harry Pell was sent off.
That game was the first cup meeting between Town and the Wombles since their reincarnation.
Blues‘ striker Ali Al-Hamadi moved to Portman Road from the Dons in January, while former Town frontman Joe Pigott rejoined the Londoners in the summer.
The competition remains regionalised at the second round stage with the draw split into southern and northern sections.
Round two ties will take place during the week commencing 26th August.
Last year, Town beat Bristol Rovers 2-0 at home in round one, defeated Reading 3-1 on penalties after a 2-2 draw at the Madejski Stadium in round two, then came from 2-0 down to beat Premier League Wolves 3-2 at home in the third round before exiting to another top-flight side Fulham 3-1 at Portman Road in round four.
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