Albion face two visits to Bournemouth in quick succession after being paired with them in the Carabao Cup.

The third round draw, conducted in Beijing overnight, takes the Seagulls to the Vitality Stadium again immediately following their Premier League trip on Friday September 15 (8pm).

The Carabao tie, between two very different line-ups, is expected to take place on Tuesday September 19 (7.45pm).

Albion boss Chris Hughton made 11 changes for Tuesday's 1-0 win against Barnet in the second round at the Amex.

Eddie Howe's Bournemouth came from behind to win 2-1 at Birmingham.

Both south coast rivals have begun the Premier League campaign with two defeats and blank sheets.

Albion go to Watford on Saturday after Bournemouth host the Seagulls' opening day conquerors Manchester City in the early kick-off.