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Cherries to play MK Dons in Carabao Cup

AFC Bournemouth will host MK Dons in the first round of the Carabao Cup in their first cup fixture of the 2021/22.

The draw took place live on Sky Sports on Thursday afternoon, with the Cherries game set to be played at Vitality Stadium.

The fixture is initially due to take place in the week commencing 9th August, though clubs are able to mutually agree an alternative date between 31st July and 4th August.

The news comes on the same day that the Sky Bet Championship fixtures were released, with the Cherries starting off with a home match against West Brom.

Confirmed kick-off and ticketing details will be announced in due course.