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ROVERS SO EXCITED TO MEET BEES

FOREST Green Rovers will face Premier League Brentford for the first time in their history after the pair were drawn together in the Carabao Cup second round.
The League Two side beat Championship Bristol City on penalties after a dramatic 2-2 draw to secure their passage.
Promoted to the EFL in 2017, Rovers have only ever played one top-flight side, drawing 0-0 with Bournemouth in the 2019-20 edition of the tournament before losing in a shoot-out.
“It’s fantastic for the club to be playing Premier League opposition in their new stadium,” said Forest Green boss Rob...

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