The EFL has confirmed that the draw for Round Two of the Papa John’s Trophy will take place live on Sky Sports Football on Saturday, 13th November.
Sky Bet League Two takes centre stage on Sky Sports at Saturday lunchtime as second-placed Port Vale face Bradford City in the 12pm kick-off, with the Papa John’s Trophy draw taking place at full-time.
The draw will be hosted by David Prutton and conducted by former Newport County Manager Michael Flynn, alongside Chris Birchall, who gained promotion with Port Vale in 2013.
Round Two remains split regionally into a Northern and Southern section with group winners drawn at home against a runner-up from another group.
In the Northern section, Rotherham United and Bolton Wanderers are already through to Round Two after topping their respective groups with a maximum of nine points. In the Southern section, Aston Villa U21 will be in the hat for the next round alongside MK Dons, Charlton Athletic and Leyton Orient who have also qualified for the next stage of the competition.
The final group matches take place 9-10 November with two Clubs progressing to the last 32 from each group.
Walsall host Forest Green Rovers tomorrow evening and will be aiming to finish top of the group with a positive result.
Round Two ties will be played week commencing 29 November.
Sky Bet League Two takes centre stage on Sky Sports at Saturday lunchtime as second-placed Port Vale face Bradford City in the 12pm kick-off, with the Papa John’s Trophy draw taking place at full-time.
The draw will be hosted by David Prutton and conducted by former Newport County Manager Michael Flynn, alongside Chris Birchall, who gained promotion with Port Vale in 2013.
Round Two remains split regionally into a Northern and Southern section with group winners drawn at home against a runner-up from another group.
In the Northern section, Rotherham United and Bolton Wanderers are already through to Round Two after topping their respective groups with a maximum of nine points. In the Southern section, Aston Villa U21 will be in the hat for the next round alongside MK Dons, Charlton Athletic and Leyton Orient who have also qualified for the next stage of the competition.
The final group matches take place 9-10 November with two Clubs progressing to the last 32 from each group.
Walsall host Forest Green Rovers tomorrow evening and will be aiming to finish top of the group with a positive result.
Round Two ties will be played week commencing 29 November.