HUDDERSFIELD Town fans believe the Capital One Cup tie against neighbours Bradford City should be a cracker.

Phil Parkinson’s newly-promoted League I side – surprise finalists in the competition last season – will visit the John Smith’s Stadium in the first round in the midweek after Town have opened their Championship campaign on Saturday, August 3.

Town, of course, bowed out at the first-round stage last season when they were defeated 2-0 at Preston North End under former boss Simon Grayson, and this season's tie is sure to prove another test.

Bradford will bring a large following of fans down the M606 for a first meeting between the two clubs since the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy tie in 2011-12, when it finished 2-2 at the John Smith's before Bradford went through on penalties.

Related content

Town fans – eager for tomorrow’s release of the Championship fixtures which can be seen live here – certainly seem to be looking forward to the clash.

Twitter user @Olldany said: “Great draw and I expect a full house. Could even be on TV?”

Another fan, @P_hollas, said: “Great fixture against #bcfc, now let’s make it a great result and cup run.”

The Valley Parade side made two visits to Wembley last season, losing 5-0 in the Capital One Cup final at Premiership Swansea City – after they had knocked out top-flight Wigan Athletic, Arsenal and Aston Villa en route to the showpiece – and then returned to win the League II play-off final against Aidy Boothroyd’s Northampton Town.

The last time Town and Bradford clashed in this competition, the old League Cup, was in 2008-09 when Town won 4-0 in front of a crowd of 8,932.

Related content

On Facebook, Jason Taylor said: “Great draw! They (Bradford) won’t be going too far in the cup this season! UTT.”

Liam Belk added: @Bring ‘em on, should be a good one.”

Meanwhile, on our website, Trojanhorse wrote: “Mouthwatering tie and a great one to blow the cobwebs away at the start of the season. Bring it on.”

Others, meanwhile, have other priorities and @terrierHTAFC said: “Really dont care, league is way more important.”

The only other meeting between the two in the League Cup was in 1997-98, when Town won 3-2 on aggregate.