They join last season’s beaten finalists Sutton, Oxford United, who have twice been beaten in the final, and Leyton Orient in the group, with EFL sides playing two games at home, including one against Chelsea, and one away. 

U’s are scheduled to be at home to Chelsea in the week beginning 29 August, away to Leyton Orient in the week beginning 19 September and at home to Oxford in the week beginning October 17. These dates are all subject to confirmation.