Premier League Cup Group Stage fixtures announced

Baggies face Huddersfield, Ipswich and Liverpool

ALBION’s Premier League Cup fixtures have been announced.

The Baggies, who are in Group G, will face Huddersfield Town, Ipswich Town and Liverpool in the competition which was formerly known as the Barclays U21 Premier League Cup.

Each team is allowed three over-age outfield players and goalkeeper born before January 1, 1993.

The new format follows that of the UEFA Champions League where 32 teams enter at the group stage, with the top two progressing to the knockout stage.

Clubs will play each other both home and away in the group stage.

Albion’s Premier League Cup fixtures:

Friday, October 7, 2016 – Huddersfield Town (A), Curzon Ashton, 2pm

Friday, November 4, 2016 – Ipswich Town (A), Portman Road, 7pm

Tuesday, December 6, 2016 – Liverpool (A), Tranmere Rovers, 7pm

Tuesday, January 24, 2017 – Huddersfield Town (H), Kidderminster Harriers, 7pm

Monday, February 13, 2017 – Ipswich Town (H), The Hawthorns, 7pm

Tuesday, February 28, 2017 – Liverpool (H), Kidderminster Harriers, 7pm