Southampton fans react to being drawn with Portsmouth

It will be the first time Saints have played the League One team away from home in eight years, with that game ending in a tie.

Here's how supporters have reacted to the sensational Carabao Cup draw:

Always nice to draw the small clubs away in early rounds of cups. Gives them a cash windfall and gives their fans chance to see Premier league players playing at their ground #SaintsFC #saintsvpompey #CarabaoCup

— Matt (@bondj700) August 28, 2019

So the Pompey fans were right after all when they said see you next season 😂 just not in the league though hey lads 😂🔴⚪️ #saintsfc #southcoastderby

— @saintsworldfc (@saintsworldfc) August 28, 2019

Just gonna leave this here... #SaintsFC pic.twitter.com/HPy6snTNAt

— The Saints View (@TheSaintsView) August 28, 2019

All banter aside, form goes out the window in a cup game not to mention a derby like this. Really hope Ralph and the lads take it seriously, its gonna be some game #CarabaoCup #saintsfc

— James Haren (@Saints_4eva) August 28, 2019

How am I ment to sleep after that bombshell 🔴⚪️. #SaintsFC #excited

— Samuel Robbins (@SFC_Sam) August 28, 2019

The biggest derby in English football is back #saintsfc

— Will 🇬🇧 (@IncisiveIngs) August 28, 2019

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Pompey away in the cup! #SaintsFC https://t.co/zuQprplIWS pic.twitter.com/b8GSM3otXz

— Brendan Owers (@brendanowers) August 28, 2019

No way did that just happen!!!! #SaintsFC pic.twitter.com/SkZHY0yxkA

— Kelly Mauger (@KellyMauger) August 28, 2019

Want to see a full strength team next round of the cup NO EXCUSES 🔥 #saintsfc

— Matt (@Matt_lee_mac) August 28, 2019