Johnstone's Paint Trophy draw: Wolverhampton Wanderers to host Walsall

Johnstone's Paint Trophy debutantes Wolverhampton Wanderers have been handed a home draw against fellow West Midlanders Walsall in round one.

Wolves, who are competing in the third tier of English football for the first time since 1989 this season, will host the Saddlers in the week commencing September 2.

Other standout ties include Scunthorpe United hosting Sheffield United, and Portsmouth travelling to Torquay United.

Meanwhile, 16 clubs, including Preston North End, Mansfield Town, Newport County and Coventry City, have received byes to the second round.

Draw in full:

Northern section:

Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Walsall

Hartlepool United vs. Bradford City

Scunthorpe United vs. Sheffield United

Notts County vs. Burton Albion

Port Vale vs. Bury

Tranmere Rovers vs. Fleetwood Town

Crewe Alexandra vs. Accrington Stanley

Shrewsbury Town vs. Oldham Athletic

Byes:

Carlisle United, Morecambe, Preston North End, Rochdale, Chesterfield, Mansfield Town, Rotherham United, York City

Southern section:

Cheltenham Town vs. Plymouth Argyle

Exeter City vs. Wycombe Wanderers

Bristol City vs. Bristol Rovers

Torquay United vs. Portsmouth

Brentford vs. AFC Wimbledon

Gillingham vs. Leyton Orient

Dagenham & Redbridge vs. Colchester United

Milton Keynes Dons vs. Northampton Town

Byes:
Crawley Town, Newport County, Oxford United, Swindon Town, Coventry City, Peterborough United, Southend United, Stevenage