Leicester City get their 2012/13 campaign underway on Tuesday night as they travel to Plainmoor to face Torquay United in the first round of the newly branded Capital One Cup.
City have good success in the competition, lifting the trophy on three occasions. While adding a fourth seems unlikely, a good cup run is always a bonus for the fans, players and the clubs finances.
Last season the Foxes were knocked out in the third round after losing to eventual finalists Cardiff City on penalties.
The trip to Devon does pose a potential banana skin, with Torquay finishing 5th in League Two under manager Martin Ling, losing in the playoffs to Cheltenham. The Gulls also only lost three games at home throughout last season.
There have already been some notable casualties in the first round of the Capital One Cup. Blackpool lost to League Two side Morecambe on Sunday, while Wolves and Hull were taken to penalties by other League Two opposition before eventually progressing.
City's first trip to Plainmoor should see a strong line up. Kasper Schmeichel, Wes Morgan and Danny Drinkwater are all expected to start, while Jamie Vardy could also start after impressing in the 1-0 win over Sunderland in the last pre-season fixture on Saturday.
Sean St Ledger, Zak Whitbread and Richie Wellens are all out through injury, while Anthony Knockaert has been called up to the France under 21's and will not feature.
The draw for the second round of the Capital One Cup is on Wednesday and will feature Premier League clubs which aren't competing in Europe this season.
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