SWINDON Town will begin their Checkatrade Trophy campaign in the first week of the new season after confirming the date of their first fixture in the competition.

Town will host Chelsea U21s at the Energy Check County Ground on Tuesday, August 7 (7.45pm).

Phil Brown's troops were drawn in South Group C of the competition alongside the Blues, as well as Newport County and Plymouth Argyle.

Dates for matches against the other two teams have not yet been revealed, although one will take place at home and one away.