Harry Redknapp today received an early reality check following his QPR side’s relegation from the Premier League at the end of last season — a Capital One Cup first round tie away to Exeter City.
Today’s draw sees the Championship side head to St James Park to face their League Two opponents in August.
Losing Championship Play-off Finalists Watford are away to Bristol Rovers and last season’s FA Cup semifinalists Millwall are paired with AFC Wimbledon at The Den. The other London derby features losing League One Play-off Finalists Brentford at home to Dagenham.
Capital One Cup First Round (London ties):
Brentford v Dagenham & Redbridge
Exeter v QPR
Charlton v Oxford United
Millwall v AFC Wimbledon
Bristol Rovers v Watford
Leyton Orient v Coventry.
(Ties to be played week commencing August 5 2013).
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