Pompey to face Chelsea under-21s in Checkatrade Trophy

By The Newsroom

Published 8th Dec 2017, 12:41 BST

Updated 8th Dec 2017, 12:45 BST

Pompey have been handed a trip to Chelsea in the Checkatrade Trophy.

The Blues will face the Premier League side's under-21 outfit in the third round of the competition.

Curtis Main congratulates Gareth Evans following his goal in the 2-0 win against Northampton in the last round of the Checkatrade Trophy

placeholder image — Curtis Main congratulates Gareth Evans following his goal in the 2-0 win against Northampton in the last round of the Checkatrade Trophy

Chelsea beat MK Dons 4-0 on Wednesday with a team containing Michy Batshuayi, Kenedy, Ethan Ampadu and Charly Musonda.

The tie, which will be played at Stamford Bridge, will be played the week commencing January 8

Chelsea Pompey Blues Premier League MK Dons Stamford Bridge Ethan Ampadu