ORIENT'S youth team have been drawn to face Bristol Rovers in the third round of the Puma Youth Alliance Cup.

The under-18s edged past Oxford United on penalties in a tense second round clash last Saturday and will now host the Pirates at Ive Farm on Saturday January 24.

Kevin Nugent's side have enjoyed success in cup competitions this season, having seen off Boreham Wood and Wycombe Wanderers to set up a home FA Youth Cup tie against Watford on December 9.

They return to League action this Saturday when a trip to local rivals Dagenham & Redbridge is on the agenda.

Puma Youth Alliance Cup Round Three draw in fuil

Northern Section

Shrewsbury Town v Morecambe
Chesterfield v Darlington
Hartlepool United v Grimsby Town
Tranmere Rovers v Carlisle United

Southern Section

Brighton & Hove Albion v Queens Park Rangers
Leyton Orient v Bristol Rovers
Gillingham v Brentford
Swansea City v Swindon Town