THE round dates for next season's Capital One Cup have been released, with the competition kicking off in early August.
Swindon had a great run in this season's competition, reaching round four with a home tie against Aston Villa after wins over Brighton & Hove Albion, Burnley and Stoke City.
The opening stage of the 2013/14 Capital One Cup will take place during the week commencing 5th August, with the following round then being hosted later that month, after the 26th.
Round 3 will be held during the week of 23rd September, while Round 4 will be staged in late October, followed by Round 5 in the week beginning 16th December.
Things will then start to heat up after the turn of the year with the first leg of the Semi-Finals taking place soon after 6th January, and the all-important second legs being held during the week commencing 20th January.
The winner of the prestigious cup will be decided on Sunday 2nd March.
All draw dates for the Capital One Cup are yet to be confirmed.
Round 1: w/c 5th August
Round 2: w/c 26th August
Round 3: w/c 23rd September
Round 4: w/c 28th October
Round 5: w/c 16th December
Semi-Finals (leg 1): w/c 6th January
Semi-Finals (leg 2): w/c 20th January
Final: Sunday 2nd March