Bolton Wanderers will take on Wigan Athletic in the second round of the Carabao Cup in a local derby.
Wanderers will make the short trip to the DW Stadium to take on the Latics in the week commencing Mondya, August 23.
A date and kick-off time for the encounter is yet to be confirmed.
Ian Evatt's side booked their place in the draw after beating Championship outfit Barnsley 5-4 on penalties after a goalless draw at the University of Bolton Stadium.
Leam Richardson's team simialrly overcame Championship opposition on penalties, beating Hull City 8-7 on spot kicks after a 1-1 draw at the KCOM Stadium.
And reacting on Twitter to the draw, Wanderers fans are excited about renewing acquaintances with the Latics.
Jack Gibbs wrote: "Give Wigan the away end, we’ll have the rest."
@ciarangoodram2 posted: "We really need to pack out that stadium, first proper rivalry away game in nearly 2 years. Mon the whites."
@BWFCRowli posted: "Well thats a sell out (in the away end obviously)"
Alex German wrote: "Already felt pretty bad that we are going to take 6 points off them this season, but the fact that we get to wallop them thrice is just cruel."
@olliebwfc02 posted: "I dno (sic) what (to) do with myself I’m already buzzing."
@lostockwanderer posted: "That is a glorious draw. Putting the rivalry aside. After the past few years both clubs have been through, seemingly both now out the other side, the narrative writes itself.
"Sky won’t pick the game for coverage, but they’re missing out. Bring it on! Can’t wait."
Andrew Broome wrote: "Looking at the ties, Wigan V Bolton might well be one of the ones selected for TV… there’s not a lot of tasty games quite like ours…"
@CBanyTweets posted: "Wigan away. What a draw!!!"
Reece Scholes wrote: "We will genuinely have more fans there than Wigan."
@JimmyL_87 posted: "Wigan away. Will have a bit of that!"
