United have been drawn in Group G of this season's Papa John's Trophy competition alongside Barrow and Fleetwood Town.
Papa Johns Trophy
Manchester United's U21 team will join the Blues in Group G.
| Group A |
| Harrogate Town |
| Hartlepool United |
| Morecambe |
| Group B |
| Bolton Wanderers |
| Crewe Alexandra |
| Tranmere Rovers |
| Group C |
| Port Vale |
| Shrewsbury Town |
| Stockport County |
| Group D |
| Accrington Stanley |
| Rochdale |
| Salford City |
| Group E |
| Barnsley |
| Doncaster Rovers |
| Lincoln City |
| Group F |
| Derby County |
| Grimsby Town |
| Mansfield Town |
| Group G |
| Barrow |
| Carlisle United |
| Fleetwood Town |
| Group H |
| Bradford City |
| Burton Albion |
| Sheffield Wednesday |
All EFL clubs will play two of their three matches at home in the group stages, with the opening ties to take place week commencing 29 August.