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Walsall and West Brom youngsters drawn together in Checkatrade Trophy

Walsall will lock horns will Albion's under-21s after the teams were drawn together in the first round of the Checkatrade Trophy.

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Walsall and West Brom will meet in the Checkatrade Trophy.

The duo have been paired together in Group E and will also face holders Coventry and Shrewsbury in a bid to make it to the second round.

All under-21 sides will all play their respective games away from home ensuring the Baggies will visit the Banks's Stadium.

Dates for all fixtures are yet be confirmed. However Walsall have provisionally said the clash with Albion will take place in the week commencing August 28.