Hornets to face Canaries in Carabao Cup
Watford's first game at Vicarage Road in the new season will be against Norwich City after they were drawn at home to their Championship rivals in the first round.
The Hornets were ball number 30 in the southern section of the draw and have been paired with the Canaries, with the tie to be played in the week beginning August 11.
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The draw follows the release of the new Championship fixtures earlier today, with Paulo Pezzolano's side opening up the season with a trip to Charlton Athletic on Saturday, August 9 before their first home league game against Queens Park Rangers the following weekend.
Watford last faced the Canaries in the League Cup in the 2013/14 season when the visitors triumphed 3-2 after extra-time against Gianfranco Zola's side in a second round tie.
The Hornets reached the third round last year, losing 2-1 at Manchester United following 5-0 and 2-0 victories over MK Dons and Plymouth Argyle respectively.
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