The draw for the third round of the Johnstone's Paint Trophy - the area quarter-finals - has produced some intriguing looking encounters.

In the northern section, there is a Yorkshire derby with League Two hopefuls Rotherham facing Huddersfield, currently 11th in League One.

A West country clash takes place in the southern section, as Plymouth take on Exeter at Home Park.

The third-round ties will take place in the week beginning 8 November.

Subsequent to the draw, Accrington withdrew from the competition after fielding Ray Putterill in their first-round game against Tranmere while he was under a suspension from the Liverpool County FA.

Tranmere were reinstated to the competition, and take their place in the third round after beating Accrington's original opponents Stockport in a delayed round two tie on 26 October.

THIRD ROUND DRAW

Northern section:

Carlisle v Crewe

Rotherham v Huddersfield

Bury v Tranmere

Sheff Wed v Hartlepool

Southern Section:

Swindon v Brentford

Plymouth v Exeter

Southend v Charlton

Wycombe v Bristol Rovers

Ties to be played week commencing 8 November

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