Crawley Town will host AFC Wimbledon in a Carling Cup preliminary round tie next month, with holders Birmingham given a bye to the third round.
Following a draw to determine home advantage, the Football League's two newest clubs will meet at Crawley's Broadfield Stadium on Friday, July 29 for a place in the first-round proper.
The preliminary round is necessary as holders Birmingham were relegated, but due to their Europa League commitments will not compete in the competition until round three.
The Carling Cup therefore requires one club fewer in the first round, so the two clubs placed lowest in the domestic league system last season will meet in a one-off game.
The draw for the first round takes place at 10am on Thursday.
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