One of two all-Premier League matches, the game at the City Ground pits West Ham United against Bournemouth, another elite opponent.
opponents from the fourth division will play Premier League opponents in four different matches.
Ipswich Town will travel to AFC Wimbledon on the road, Colchester will host Brentford, and Doncaster and Tranmere will visit Everton and Leicester, respectively.
Second League After defeating Championship West Brom, Fleetwood Town will host third-tier Rotherham United as a reward.
Ties for the second round will happen the week of August 26.
The seven clubs in the Premier League.
Sheffield Wednesday vs. Grimsby Town in the northern section.
Doncaster Rovers versus Everton.
Blackpool vs. Blackburn Rovers.
United of Rotherham vs. Fleetwood Town.
Newcastle United versus Nottingham Forest.
Derby County v. Barrow.
Liverpool vs. Tranmere Rovers.
Burton vs. Stoke City.
Sheffield United vs. Barnsley.
Harrogate Town vs North End of Preston.
vs. Huddersfield Town in Walsall.
Burnley vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers.
the southern region.
Oxford United vs. Coventry City.
The Swans vs. Wycombe Wanderers match.
Ipswich Town vs. AFC Wimbledon.
Fulham vs. Birmingham City.
Plymouth Argyle vs. Watford.
Bournemouth vs. West Ham United.
Luton Town vs. Queens Park Rangers.
Crawley Town versus Brighton & Hove Albion.
