The draw has been made for the First Round of the 2021/22 Carabao Cup with Mansfield Town handed a home tie in August.

Nigel Clough's side will host Championship side Preston North End with the tie scheduled to take place in the week commencing Monday 9th August, 2021.

It will be the second year in a row that the Stags will have faced the Lilywhites in the First Round having suffered a 4-0 loss at Deepdale last season.

Elsewhere, Nottingham Forest will host Bradford City whilst Derby County entertain Salford City.

Meanwhile, the EFL and Carabao have announced a further two-year extension to their partnership that will see the energy drinks brand remain title sponsor of the competition until 2024.