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Johnstone's Paint Trophy first round draw

Luton captain Kevin Nicholls kisses the Johnstone's Paint Trophy
Luton won the Trophy in 2008/09 before suffering relegation

Norwich City face a tricky tie against Brentford in the first round of the Johnstone's Paint Trophy.

The Canaries were not one of 16 teams to get a bye for the opening round of the Trophy, which is for League One and Two sides.

League newcomers Burton Albion and Torquay United will play Chesterfield United and Cheltenham Town.

Highlights will be on the BBC Sport website for UK users, of the games that start in the week commencing 31 August.

The eight northern teams to receive byes are Grimsby Town, Hartlepool Rovers, Leeds United, Macclesfield Town, Notts County, Port Vale, Shrewsbury Town and Tranmere Rovers.

Byes also go to Aldershot Town, Brighton & Hove Albion, Charlton Athletic, Exeter City, Leyton Orient, Southampton, Southend United and Swindon Town.

Last season's winners, Luton Town, are unable to defend their title following their relegation from the League at the end of last season.


JOHNSTONE'S PAINT TROPHY - FIRST ROUND SECTIONS

Northern Section:
Oldham v Accrington
Crewe v Stockport
Walsall v Bury
Morecambe v Carlisle
Darlington v Lincoln City
Rochdale v Bradford
Rotherham v Huddersfield
Burton v Chesterfield

Southern Section:
Barnet v Millwall
Norwich v Brentford
MK Dons v Dagenham & Redbridge
Gillingham v Colchester
Wycombe v Northampton
Cheltenham v Torquay
Hereford v Bristol Rovers
Bournemouth v Yeovil

Ties to be played week commencing 31 August



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